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Our ability to bring our people back is the result of the bravery of our warriors, who skillfully fight and capture the occupiers. We must bring all our people home.

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.

On the Infantry Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with warriors and the families of fallen defenders and presented the highest state awards. He also handed over battle flags, ribbons of the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery,” and ribbons bearing honorary brigade names to unit commanders, and conferred higher officer ranks.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited the National Library of the Czech Republic, where a Ukrainian bookshelf was officially opened.

The Head of State emphasized that unity within Europe and among all of Ukraine’s key partners is crucial for achieving a just end to the war.

The Head of State expressed gratitude for Germany’s pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout all the years of war, and specifically thanked Olaf Scholz for his personal commitment.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska held a meeting with Mikuláš Bek, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, as well as with the rectors of Charles University, Palacký University, the vice-rector of Masaryk University, the vice-rector of the University of Hradec Králové, deans of relevant faculties, and heads of Ukrainian Studies departments.

The meeting focused in particular on motivation for Ukrainians to return home after the war ends. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that such a decision is ultimately a personal choice. However, he added, this can be encouraged by creating the right conditions, which could emerge, for example, during Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction.

The Head of State thanked the Senate for adopting nine resolutions in support of Ukraine and for its contribution to advancing the International Crimea Platform.