President of Ukraine

Presidential Office

The first meeting of the Bring Kids Back UA International Task Force was held in the format of a video conference with the participation of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak.

"Clause nine of the Peace Formula is about preventing the escalation of war and the repetition of aggression. This is much broader than security commitments. We want our Formula to become global: to give any other country the opportunity to use our experience, learn from our lessons, use our tools and ready-made solutions," said the Head of the Presidential Office.

Andriy Yermak thanked the representatives of the International Working Group for their significant work on the Environmental Compact for Ukraine. In particular, the Head of the President's Office noted the leadership of the Co-Chair of the International Working Group, Margot Wallström, in elaborating the document.

The interlocutors discussed preparations for the next meeting of national security advisors and political advisors to the heads of state on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to be held in Davos.

He noted Matteo Zuppi's participation in the meeting of the International Coalition Bring Kids Back UA and expressed hope that the Holy See would accede to the adopted declaration.

Andriy Yermak and Pietro Parolin discussed the Vatican's involvement in the implementation of the humanitarian aspects of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, in particular the Bring Kids Back UA initiative to return illegally deported Ukrainian children.

The interlocutors discussed preparations for the next meeting of national security advisers and political advisers to the heads of state on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, which will take place in Davos in January.

The Head of the President's Office highly appreciated Mexico's support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and expressed particular gratitude for the resumption of operations of the Mexican Embassy in Kyiv.

As part of the continued dialogue with allies, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone call with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan.

On the instructions of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with National Security Advisor to the President of the Republic of South Africa Sydney Mufamadi.