Current events
Partner Countries Need to Work Together to Remove the Dangers in the Strait of Hormuz and Help Protect Freedom of Navigation Everywhere in the World – The President
17 April 2026 - 19:51
The Head of State stressed that the problems caused by the war in Iran, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, are of global significance.
Support for Ukraine and Cooperation on Strengthening the Ukrainian Combat Aviation Fleet with Swedish Gripen Aircraft: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Meeting with the King of Sweden
17 April 2026 - 17:32
In Lviv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who visited Ukraine for the second time since the restoration of our independence and for the first time since the beginning of Russian aggression. His Majesty was accompanied by a government delegation.
The President Enacted Sanctions against More than 120 Russian Commanders Who Organize and Coordinate Missile Strikes on Ukraine, as Well as Russian Religious Propagandists
17 April 2026 - 16:00
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the imposition of sanctions against Russian commanders involved in missile attacks on Ukraine, as well as Russian religious figures who justify Russia’s aggression and spread Russian propaganda.
In Lviv, the President of Ukraine and the King of Sweden Honored the Memory of Fallen Ukrainian Warriors
17 April 2026 - 14:10
The Head of State and His Majesty laid flowers on the graves of fallen warriors at the Field of Mars at Lychakiv Cemetery, where, since April 2022, Ukraine’s defenders who lost their lives in defense of the country have been laid to rest.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rob Jetten Met with Ukrainian Servicemembers Training on a Mine Countermeasure Vessel
16 April 2026 - 22:26
The Netherlands will fully train the crew and will transfer the vessel to Ukraine as early as June. It will be named “Henichesk” in honor of a vessel that Ukraine lost while it was carrying out a combat mission in June 2022 near the Kinburn Spit. The ship is expected to take part in the Sea Breeze exercise in 2027.
President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Honored the Memory of World War II Victims
16 April 2026 - 20:52
The leaders observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the war at the Uncle Beach Memorial.
Ukraine and the Netherlands Agreed to Launch Work on the Drone Deal and Joint Drone Production
16 April 2026 - 20:02
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten signed a Joint Declaration on the start of work on the Drone Deal and agreed on the co-production of drones.
Ukraine and the Netherlands Have Already Begun Work on the Comprehensive Development of All Air Defense Capabilities – Volodymyr Zelenskyy Following His Meeting with Rob Jetten
16 April 2026 - 19:44
During their talks in Middelburg, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten discussed security issues, support for and development of Ukraine’s energy sector, strengthening diplomatic cooperation, and holding Russia accountable for the crime of aggression.
President of Ukraine Had a Meeting with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
16 April 2026 - 18:06
The Head of State thanked His Majesty for his personal support of Ukraine and of the entire Ukrainian people throughout more than four years of the fight against Russia’s full‑scale aggression.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Received the Four Freedoms Awards on Behalf of the Entire Ukrainian People
16 April 2026 - 16:15
In the Dutch city of Middelburg, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted the Four Freedoms Awards on behalf of the entire Ukrainian people for courage and resilience in the fight for freedom. The award was presented by Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten and Elizabeth Roosevelt in the presence of King Willem-Alexander and Princess Beatrix.