Current events

Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Italy's accession to the coalition for demining Ukraine and the IT coalition.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen discussed alternative export corridors for Ukrainian agricultural products.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended the holding of the first-ever offsite meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers in Kyiv.

During the meeting of the EU-Ukraine Foreign Ministers in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to the Foreign Ministers of Ireland, Italy, Romania, Denmark, and France.

As part of his participation in the offsite meeting of the EU-Ukraine Foreign Ministers in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with the heads of foreign ministries the topical issues of support for our country during the war, integration into the EU, implementation of the Peace Formula and the establishment of an international tribunal to punish the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

In his speech, the Head of State noted that today's offsite meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers is not only a significant manifestation of solidarity with Ukraine, but also a new step towards strengthening Europe, adding to its leadership and initiative.

"Today, on a special day, we have a special mission. A mission of gratitude. A mission of loyalty. The ceremony of presenting state awards of Ukraine to those who distinguished themselves in its defense. And the solemn oath of our military lyceum students, who have yet to gain the respect of the Ukrainian people. Respect that has to be earned. But it will be absolute when you earn it with dignity," the Head of State said.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the events on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, which is celebrated in our country on October 1 from now on.

The Head of State laid flowers to the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.

The President noted the high level of the defense industry of Slovakia, which is of great interest for Ukraine.