Current events

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump congratulated the nations of both countries on the Victory Day over Nazism. The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States also noted the Verkhovna Rada’s ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.

The leaders discussed the potential for Ukrainian-German cooperation across various areas and agreed that their teams would work on implementing concrete proposals. Special attention was given to prospects for cooperation. The Chancellor assured that Germany will continue to support Ukraine.

On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War of 1939–1945, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska commemorated the fallen.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online conversation with students and faculty of Ecuadorian higher education institutions: San Francisco de Quito University, Casa Grande University, Espíritu Santo University, Simón Bolívar Andean University, and ESPOL Polytechnic University.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann and thanked him for the unwavering support of Ukraine.

On the Infantry Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with warriors and the families of fallen defenders and presented the highest state awards. He also handed over battle flags, ribbons of the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery,” and ribbons bearing honorary brigade names to unit commanders, and conferred higher officer ranks.

The Head of State emphasized that unity within Europe and among all of Ukraine’s key partners is crucial for achieving a just end to the war.

The Head of State expressed gratitude for Germany’s pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout all the years of war, and specifically thanked Olaf Scholz for his personal commitment.

The meeting focused in particular on motivation for Ukrainians to return home after the war ends. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that such a decision is ultimately a personal choice. However, he added, this can be encouraged by creating the right conditions, which could emerge, for example, during Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction.