Current events

The Head of State emphasized that the implementation of the Tysiachovesna initiative, designed to foster the creation of new, high-quality Ukrainian cultural products, is a great result and a success for Ukraine. According to the President, out of more than 3,000 creative applications, 1,227 projects made it to the final and are already bringing people and teams together.

In Ivano-Frankivsk, at a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of all mountain territorial communities in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Chernivtsi, and Zakarpattia regions to discuss issues requiring prompt solutions.

Among them are warriors, veterans, and people with disabilities. They are competing in eight sports: table tennis, archery, darts, basketball shooting, exercises on a rowing machine, kettlebell snatch and jerk, static weight holding, and barbell press.

At the city’s Memorial Square, the Head of State placed memorial candles at the stele honoring fallen Ukrainian warriors and observed a minute of silence in memory of Ukraine’s fallen defenders.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukrainians, and young people in particular, must have greater economic and social opportunities. Only substantial attention and support from the state will ensure that people want to stay in Ukraine, live here, and plan their future at home.

The Head of State emphasized that relations between Ukraine and Armenia are now becoming even more constructive, and that it is important to maintain a continuous dialogue between the leaders.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Skybiuk, and Commander of the Airborne Assault Forces of Ukraine Oleh Apostol reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the results of the offensive operation in the Oleksandrivskyi sector and the next steps.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of Costa Rica Laura Fernández Delgado.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues his contacts with Ukraine’s friends and partners to strengthen security. Today, the Head of State held a phone call with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

In Belgrade, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Serbia Đuro Macut.