On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression and the Day of Remembrance for Children Killed as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with the parents of deceased children and ambassadors of foreign states, honored the memory of young Ukrainians killed by Russia.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with a delegation from the European Union led by Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Managing Director for Peace, Security, and Defense at the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that it is essential for the IAEA to be present at the Zaporizhzhia NPP in full compliance with international law. The President also stressed that any potential attempt by Russia to restart the reactors at the plant is unacceptable.

I want to thank all Americans, all Europeans who support this approach – the approach of pressuring Russia into peace – and it is extremely important.

The children honored with the award had experienced occupation, deportation, and the loss of loved ones, provided aid to those in need; they also have been supporting Ukrainian defenders, and volunteering.

In Vilnius, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan.

The Head of State informed him about today’s meeting in Istanbul, which resulted in important agreements on the exchange of prisoners and the return of the fallen. A key focus of the meeting was the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague. The President emphasized the importance of Ukraine being properly represented at the summit.