The Head of State spoke with defenders who have suffered severe injuries to their arms and legs. The President thanked them for their service and for defending Ukraine, wishing them a swift recovery.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte exchanged assessments of the diplomatic situation. The President briefed him on the talks between Ukrainian representatives in the United States with President Donald Trump’s team.

American businessman and philanthropist Dell Loy Hansen joined Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska during the visit. It was with his support that the Olena Zelenska Foundation built a home for the Liashko family under the Room for Childhood project.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated warriors on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, presented them with state awards, and handed combat flags, honorary distinction ribbons “For Courage and Bravery,” and a ribbon bearing an honorary name to unit commanders.

I thank our servicemembers who, on the battlefield, do their utmost so that Ukraine has confidence at the negotiating table. So that it has dignity. So that it has strong arguments. Ukraine has all of this. Because it has you.

Olha Budnyk, Advisor – Commissioner of the President of Ukraine on the Fund of the President of Ukraine for the Support of Education, Science, and Sports, presented the Prizes of the President of Ukraine to the winners of national and international Olympiads.

Three more Ukrainian-language audio guides have been launched in Romania, France, and Belgium. This was announced by the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.