Current events

At the command post of the 3rd Battalion of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with the unit’s warriors and heard a briefing from the commander.

Among the main issues were energy resilience, strengthening the defense and security sector, road repairs, strengthening cooperation with the European Union, diplomatic work and Ukraine’s proactive position on international platforms, support for frontline territories, and increasing salaries and pensions.

The Head of State thanked the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy for energy support during the winter and for the decision to continue assistance to Ukraine this year. The leaders discussed the situation around Iran and challenges in the fuel market caused by the Iranian regime's actions.

The parties explored how Ukraine’s experience could help protect lives in Kuwait and agreed to hold the relevant consultations.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for their work in strengthening the Ukrainian army and society, and for promoting Ukrainian culture.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

The President emphasized that Ukraine stands in solidarity with all those who defend life and seek to compel the Iranian regime to abandon its long-standing violence as soon as possible.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, during which comprehensive energy resilience plans for the country’s regions and cities were approved.