The leaders discussed in detail the development of bilateral and regional cooperation. The focus was on energy security, including at the regional level.

We’ve done a lot to defend against drones, and our interception rate is above 90 percent. That is a serious, very serious achievement. We are also defending against cruise missiles. But Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem. 

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The Head of State thanked them for their support and assistance and emphasized that it is important to open the remaining five negotiating clusters for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union in the near future.

The Head of State informed the King about Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure that resulted in damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that sanctions against Russia must be stepped up and spoke about diplomatic efforts with partners, as well as the need to strengthen Europe’s role in the negotiation process.

In Brussels, in the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov and Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius signed implementing arrangements on the development of anti-ballistic capabilities and the joint production of TerMIT UGVs in the Federal Republic of Germany.

In Bucha, Kyiv region, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska handed over the keys to a new home to the Hrantsev large foster family.