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This year the Shevchenko Prize has expanded, and the number of nominations has increased to 13 for the first time in its history. The nominations “Creative Curatorship of Cultural and Artistic Projects,” “Photography,” and “Design” were added. The nomination “Literature” was replaced by “Prose” and “Poetry,” while the musical field was expanded with the nomination “Concert and Performing Arts.”

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, visited Ukraine on March 8, 2026. This official visit of the newly appointed Dutch Prime Minister to Ukraine, underlined the high level of dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.

Today Rob and I discussed energy and preparations for the next season. Support for sanctions against Russia, as well as political support for Ukraine. We especially appreciate your work on justice – on holding all Russian war criminals and Russia itself accountable.

In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten, during which the leaders discussed the continuation of military support, joint weapons production, and efforts to hold all Russian war criminals and Russia accountable.

In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten, who arrived in Ukraine for the first time since taking office a few weeks ago, honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian warriors.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

So far, there has been no progress on the EU’s 20th sanctions package targeting Russia over this war. There has also been no movement on the 90-billion-euro assistance package for Ukraine. Even though Europe recognizes that this is vital for us, the blocking of the package still continues.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with President of France Emmanuel Macron.

The First Lady noted that Ukraine and UNICEF are implementing many humanitarian initiatives together.

At the command post of the 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhanska Brigade, which is defending Slovyansk from the north – from the Yampil and Siversk directions – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a briefing from the brigade commander on the operational situation, awarded warriors, and held a security meeting.