On the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus – Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored Ukrainian warriors, including Heroes of Ukraine, with the highest state awards, presented orders to the families of the fallen, handed over battle flags, “For Courage and Bravery” distinctions, and honorific name ribbons to unit commanders, as well as awards to civilian Ukrainians and Ukrainian passports to 14-year-old children.

I thank you. Millions of Ukrainians. Millions of characters, who together form our state. Our nation, our history, and our path from the Baptism of Rus–Ukraine to this very day. To the Day of our Statehood – and to the wisdom of every generation that helps us hold on, believe in ourselves, believe in Ukraine, and believe that we will succeed.

Today, I spoke with Yuliia Svyrydenko – I have proposed that she head the Government of Ukraine and renew its work based on her extensive experience in supporting Ukrainian production and Ukrainian entrepreneurship, which Yuliia has as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.

In Kyiv, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Denmark, Troels Lund Poulsen.

In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, in both one-on-one and expanded formats.

The coming week must bring about positive changes in Ukraine’s interests.

We are moving closer to an agreement – and it will be a multi-level agreement – for new Patriot systems and missiles for them. We are investing in our domestic production capacities, primarily for drones, including interceptor drones.