Next leader out of power before 2027? (No Orban)Zelenskyy - Ukraine President

In June, President Zelenskyy held 34 international meetings and 10 phone calls. He made visits to the United Kingdom, Estonia, France, and Belgium. • • The European Union opened the first negotiating cluster with Ukraine on EU accession. Ukraine is ready to open the remaining five clusters and is working to ensure that the relevant decisions are adopted as soon as possible. • • Work continues to bring back Ukrainians held in Russian captivity – two rounds of exchanges took place, resulting in the release of 342 servicemembers and 11 Ukrainian civilians. • • A meeting in the E3 – Ukraine format was held in London with President of France Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer. • • In Tallinn, Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the Ukraine–Nordic–Baltic Summit. Ukraine signed a joint declaration with Estonia on strengthening cooperation in security and defense, and a Drone Deal with Latvia, the sixth agreement in this format. • • In Évian, the President took part in the G7 Summit and a G7 – Ukraine meeting, where, among other things, the possibility of granting Ukraine a license to produce anti-ballistic missiles and systems was discussed. • • In Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a European Council meeting and the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which delivered strong results for strengthening Ukraine.

Zelensky said he hopes to meet with Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.

President Zelenskyy has registered with the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on the establishment of a new state award - the Order of Europe, as well as on the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon in Kyiv. The corresponding cards have been published on the parliament's website. According to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, the Order of Europe will be awarded to Ukrainians and foreigners who, in particular, contributed to Ukraine's strategic course towards full membership in the EU. Regarding the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon, Stefanchuk explained that the document registered by the president is based "on the centuries-old tradition of Ukrainian nation-building and state-building."

Financing of elections will be ensured after the termination of martial law in Ukraine – Budget Declaration The Budget Declaration for 2027-2029 provides that financial support for the preparation and holding of elections will be ensured after the termination or cancellation of martial law in Ukraine. According to Government Resolution No. 793 of June 17, which approved the Budget Declaration for 2027-2029, it is established that financial support for the preparation and holding of regular elections of the President of Ukraine, people's deputies of Ukraine, deputies of local councils and village, settlement, city mayors will be ensured after the termination or cancellation of martial law in Ukraine. ...

The Kyiv Independent reported that US President Donald Trump advised President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a private conversation to act "bolder" against Russia. According to the publication, Ukraine believes it has managed to secure the support of the Trump administration for a campaign aimed at forcing Russia to sit at the negotiating table subscribe

President Zelenskyy signed a law on amendments to the 2026 state budget regarding UAH 1.56 trillion in additional defense spending President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed law No. 4908-IX (draft law No. 15224) on amendments to the 2026 state budget to increase spending on the security and defense sector by UAH 1.56 trillion, according to data on the parliament's website. As reported, the Rada unblocked this law at an extraordinary meeting last week, as it did not approve seven blocking resolutions. ...