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The European Union should pay greater attention to the Eastern Partnership countries in the procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccine. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a meeting with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu in Kyiv.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu, who is on an official visit to Ukraine, signed a joint statement on the importance of developing Ukrainian-Moldovan bilateral relations. The heads of state also signed a Memorandum on the development of transport and transit potential of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.

We underscore the joint intention of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to resume a high-level dialogue and attach a dynamic nature to it, create the necessary preconditions for strategic bilateral cooperation in the interests of our states and nations.

The official ceremony of meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu, who is in Ukraine on an official visit, took place in Kyiv.

The Head of State commissioned the government to urgently resolve the issue of gas tariffs for the population. The relevant energy meeting chaired by Volodymyr Zelenskyy was held at the President's Office.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commissioned the Cabinet of Ministers to carry out a detailed communication with the public as soon as possible regarding quarantine restrictions imposed for the period from January 8 to 24. The President said this at a traditional meeting on the prevention of COVID-19, which was attended by government officials, law enforcement officials and members of the National Security and Defense Council.

On January 12, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold negotiations in Kyiv with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu, who will pay an official visit to Ukraine.

Prior to the introduction of nationwide enhanced quarantine in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a scheduled conference call with the participation of government officials and heads of law enforcement agencies. The participants of the event discussed what steps the government will take, what restrictions and when will be in force in the country.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is satisfied with how quickly and efficiently the government managed to pay partial compensation for losses caused by quarantine restrictions due to the spread of COVID-19.

Four Ukrainian citizens - members of the crew of the tanker Captain Khayyam, which was detained in the territorial waters of Libya on February 13, 2016, return to Ukraine. Sailors Yevhen Morar, Volodymyr Tostohan, Oleh Voynerovsky and Pavlo Chaika are already on their way home. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the release of Ukrainian citizens and noted that they would finally be able to celebrate Christmas with their relatives and friends. The Head of State also thanked Ukrainian diplomats, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies for their work, which made it possible for Ukrainians to return home.