The priorities of the new Government of Ukraine are the expansion of domestic weapons production and an increase in internal economic potential, more specific content within the Heroes' Policy, streamlining of social policy, and a new level of defense cooperation with key partners. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his speech at the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada.

I count on the Government’s action plan to be presented as soon as possible and implemented on a daily basis. Each day must bring results for Ukraine.

 Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Brusylo held a coordination meeting with experts and researchers specializing in the African continent. This meeting marked the first step toward establishing a permanent platform for dialogue to discuss avenues for developing relations between Ukraine and the countries of Africa.

We must reach the level of 50% Ukrainian-made weapons within the first six months of the new Government's work by expanding our domestic production. I am confident this can be achieved, though not easily.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with Benedikta von Seherr-Thoß, Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defense at the European External Action Service.

In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa to discuss further defense support for Ukrainian warriors and Ukraine’s path to European integration.

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.