Among the main issues were energy resilience, strengthening the defense and security sector, road repairs, strengthening cooperation with the European Union, diplomatic work and Ukraine’s proactive position on international platforms, support for frontline territories, and increasing salaries and pensions.

The Head of State thanked the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy for energy support during the winter and for the decision to continue assistance to Ukraine this year. The leaders discussed the situation around Iran and challenges in the fuel market caused by the Iranian regime's actions.

Of course, our priority is to do everything to end the war. We will continue the diplomatic process when our American partners are ready to work as we agreed – bilateral formats with them, trilateral formats with Russia, as well as work with the Europeans.

I am grateful to the intelligence services, the Office, and all involved agencies for the steps taken to make further prisoner exchanges possible. We are working to bring all our people home from Russian captivity.

The parties explored how Ukraine’s experience could help protect lives in Kuwait and agreed to hold the relevant consultations.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for their work in strengthening the Ukrainian army and society, and for promoting Ukrainian culture.