Current events

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to the See of Saint Peter and thanked him for the support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The President expressed gratitude for the words of His Holiness during the first Sunday Blessing in St. Peter's Square about the need to achieve a just, true, and lasting peace for Ukraine and the release of prisoners.

The leaders discussed the outcomes of the first five-party meeting in the United Europe in Ukraine format and the Coalition of the Willing meeting, including the implementation of the decision to launch a full, unconditional ceasefire starting May 12 for at least 30 days.

At St. Sophia’s Cathedral, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer held a bilateral meeting.

The leaders visited the Wall of Remembrance on Mykhailivska Square, laid flowers, and honored the memory of the fallen Ukrainian warriors. Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer paid tribute to the heroism and courage of Ukrainians who gave their lives in the fight against Russian aggression.

“We all have just spoken with President Trump, and we agreed on our shared vision and our further actions. A full and unconditional ceasefire is urgently needed. Accountability for any refusal is essential. Under such a ceasefire, we will be able to jointly agree on the foundations for peace,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

Ukraine is ready to move towards peace quickly and constructively. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during his speech at the meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing: Supporting Ukraine – Securing Our Future, which took place in Kyiv.

The first five-party meeting in the United Europe in Ukraine format took place at the Mariyinsky Palace in Kyiv, bringing together President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Olena Zelenska, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk commemorated the fallen Ukrainian defenders at Independence Square in Kyiv.

Ukraine is ready for a reliable and lasting ceasefire for at least 30 days. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during an online address at the JEF Member States Summit held in Oslo.