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“First, a humanitarian outcome – prisoners will be released, and we are counting on the largest prisoner exchange since the start of this war. The second outcome – we are involving European representatives even more actively in diplomacy so that they can have an equal seat at the negotiating table. Ukraine always defends the interests of all of Europe,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

The Head of State thanked them for their engagement in communication with the American side, their constructive approach, and their support. They discussed the meetings held in recent weeks and days in Brussels and Abu Dhabi.

The Head of State briefed her on the negotiation process, particularly the meetings in Abu Dhabi and the next diplomatic steps. The leaders also discussed Ukraine’s defense needs amid relentless Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.

The Presidents of Ukraine and France also discussed the situation on the front line and the consequences of Russian strikes, which have made conditions very difficult in many Ukrainian cities and communities across Vinnytsia, Rivne, Kyiv, Dnipro, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

“Last month alone, the Russians hit 60 locomotives. We appreciate the Czech Republic’s decision this month to support Ukrzaliznytsia by providing locomotives. And we very much hope to find new formats of support and cooperation,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

The leaders discussed how to strengthen support for Ukraine amid relentless Russian attacks. First and foremost, they focused on missiles for air defense systems, energy support, and the construction of new shelters. The meeting also addressed Ukraine’s financial resilience, new contributions to the PURL program, and security guarantees.

“In addition to the constant shortage of anti-ballistic interceptors, which Russia exploits to destroy our energy infrastructure, disruptions to Starshield service along the front line and in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories are creating serious challenges. This significantly limits our ability to intercept jet-powered “shaheds.” Of course, the Russians are the only ones benefiting from this,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The Head of State briefed them on the meetings in Abu Dhabi. “Europeans were present in separate formats, and it is important that Europe be fully represented in the negotiation track with the Russians. Especially when it comes to security in Europe, support for Ukraine from Europe, and any commitments Europe will undertake,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

In her address to participants, the President’s wife spoke about the history and meaning of the concept of Sophiynist. “Modern Sophiynist is the ability to see reality as a whole – with both the mind and the heart. It means staying true to your values when everything that guides you is shaken. It is the wisdom to remain human even when you are hurting. And it is action, because without action, no principles have meaning,” Olena Zelenska noted.

During the meeting, they discussed how Poland could help Ukraine prepare for this winter and expand transport links between the two countries, particularly for fuel supplies. The President emphasized that this could truly support Ukraine’s energy resilience.