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The main topic of discussion was the implementation of an unconditional and full ceasefire for 30 days, which Ukraine accepted upon the proposal of the United States during the March meeting in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).

The return of Ukrainian children who were deported or forcibly transferred by the Russian Federation will be facilitated by including this issue in the peace negotiation process, as well as by increasing pressure on the Russian Federation. This was stated by the Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and Chief Operating Officer of Bring Kids Back UA, Dariia Zarivna, during the United for Justice. United for Survivors conference.

The International Working Group on Russian Sanctions, co-chaired by the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, and the Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Michael McFaul, presented Action Plan 4.0 — an annual analytical document that contains a comprehensive set of sanctions proposals aimed at increasing economic pressure on the aggressor state and supporting Ukraine.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held a meeting with the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Ukraine, Julie Davis, and congratulated her on the beginning of her diplomatic mission in our country.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Brusylo held an online meeting on the outcomes of the visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Republic of South Africa.

Special attention was given to joint diplomatic efforts with partner countries aimed at achieving a just and sustainable peace.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a briefing for the ambassadors of the Nordic-Baltic Eight countries. He informed them about the efforts of Ukraine and its partners to achieve a just and sustainable peace, including contacts at the level of national security advisors.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Brusylо held a meeting with representatives of the diplomatic missions of Southeast European countries. The meeting was attended by the Ambassadors of Serbia, Slovenia, Türkiye, Croatia, and Montenegro, as well as representatives from Bulgaria, Greece, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.

Ukrainian culture is one of the elements of national security. That is why the state, cultural figures, and performers will make efforts to promote Ukrainian music globally. This was stated by Deputy Head of the Office of the President Olena Kovalska during the national forum-dialogue "Ukrainian Music Industry: Listen, Protect What’s Yours."

Representatives of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, launched by the President of Ukraine, and the Council on Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a joint meeting focused on the return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Ukrainian children affected by Russian armed aggression.