President of Ukraine

Current events

It is extremely important to build our own air defense system that will be needed not only now but also after the war ends, as one of the security guarantees. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this while participating online in the annual Yalta European Strategy meeting from Canada.

In Toronto, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Canadian businesses to discuss prospects for cooperation in the military and defense sector, energy, agriculture, and banking.

The Head of State thanked James Temerty for his many years of work for Ukraine and for his tangible support of important humanitarian initiatives aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges facing Ukrainians.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney agreed on substantial support for our country across various areas: seven new assistance packages, six joint initiatives, and three cooperation documents.

In Canada, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney took part in a presentation featuring Ukrainian drones, joint Ukrainian-Canadian developments, and component manufacturers.

In Calgary, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney signed the Ukraine-Canada Declaration for a 100 Year Partnership and the Joint Declaration on Enhancement of the Defence and Security Cooperation between Ukraine and Canada. In the presence of the leaders, the Joint Statement on Ukraine-Canada Energy Cooperation was also signed.

In Calgary, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney one-on-one and in an expanded format.

On his way to Canada, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, at Keflavík International Airport.

In Oslo, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in the farewell ceremony for His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, who passed away on August 28.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, held a meeting in Oslo with executives from defense companies in partner countries.