President of Ukraine

Current events

In particular, the parties discussed the operational situation on the border with the Republic of Belarus. In addition, information was provided on counter-subversive measures in the relevant territories.

The interlocutors discussed a range of topical issues of bilateral agenda, particularly in the context of preparation for the EU-Ukraine Summit scheduled for February 3 in Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Jack Reed, and a member of this Committee, Senator Angus King, who are visiting Kyiv.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also told the head of the Swedish government about the Ukrainian Peace Formula and called for the active participation of the EU and Sweden, which holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, in the implementation of this initiative aimed at bringing peace to the European region.

The Head of State informed his colleague about the risks of escalation on the frontline and stated the need for further strengthening of the Ukrainian army. The leaders discussed the details of security cooperation between the two countries.

The state of provision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with necessary weapons and ammunition, as well as strike and reconnaissance UAVs was analyzed. In this context, the participants reviewed the current results of the "Army of Drones" project.

The report of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhny on the operational situation on the main frontline directions was heard. Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov reported on probable actions of the enemy in the nearest period.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had the first phone conversation of the year with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders agreed to maintain the dynamics of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in the new year.

The Head of State presented the representatives of the Ukrainian volunteer movement with the Golden Heart awards of the President of Ukraine.

The participants of the meeting focused on the provision of defense forces units in the hottest areas with weapons and other means.