For the First Time in Its History, #Ukraine Is Armed Sufficiently to Defend Against russian Strikes – President #Zelenskyy

On the Arms Makers’ Day, President Zelenskyy of #Ukraine congratulated workers of the defense-industrial complex on their professional holiday and awarded them state honours

https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-vpershe-v-istoriyi-ozbroyena-dostatno-shob-zahishat-103813

Every New Ukrainian Development Shortens the Distance to Peace – Address by President #Zelenskyy on the Ukrainian Arms Makers’ Day 13.04.2026

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The invisible heroes of our defense. Yet we see the results of their work every single day – and evil feels them every single day. These are our Ukrainian arms makers – all employees of Ukraine’s defense industrial complex. In four years, Ukraine has built a new defense industry.

Full address
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kozhna-nova-ukrayinska-rozrobka-skorochuye-distanciyu-do-mir-103809

Vance, putin ... #Zelenskyy: The losers and winners of Hungary's seismic election

🖊️ Max Griera

Here who's fuming at the result and who's breathing a sigh of relief.

https://www.politico.eu/article/hungarian-election-2026-the-winners-and-losers

#Zelenskyy congratulates Magyar on election victory, says Kyiv ready to 'develop cooperation' with #Hungary

🖊️ Dmytro Basmat

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-congratulates-magyar-on-election-victory-says-kyiv-ready-to-deepen-cooperation-with-hungary/

"After the Russian invasion of #Ukraine began in 2022, Orbán’s principal target became Volodymyr #Zelenskyy, who was deemed to be in league with Brussels apparatchiks & other sinister forces (all of them more or less identified as Jewish) in a conspiracy against the Hungarian economy, heterosexual marriage & so on. None of that has any logical coherence, but do I need to explain to Americans under the 2nd #Trump administration how little that matters?"

https://www.salon.com/2026/04/12/maga-and-putin-bet-big-on-hungarys-election-will-it-pay-off/

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#Hungary

At St. Sophia of Kyiv, President #Zelenskyy and the First Lady Wished a Happy Easter to the Children of Fallen Defenders of #Ukraine

Read more here 📎 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-i-persha-ledi-privitali-z-velikodnem-ditej-zagibli-103801

As #Ukraine marks another #Easter in the shadow of war, this message from President #Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska reflects the resilience, faith, and unity that continue to guide the nation forward.

Their words speak to the enduring hope for peace, the strength found in togetherness, and the belief that even in the darkest times, light will prevail.

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President #Zelenskyy

"At St Sophia’s Cathedral, Kyiv, the "Children of Our Defenders" platform hosted war-orphaned children for Easter - egg hunts, crafts, and joy.

Businesses and communities are urged to join, offering ongoing support to these families, honouring Ukraine’s defenders daily. Every smile matters."