Current events

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.

The Head of State thanked the Senate for adopting nine resolutions in support of Ukraine and for its contribution to advancing the International Crimea Platform.

The Head of State expressed gratitude for supporting Ukraine and for concrete joint work, especially in the area of defense cooperation. The President noted that the Czech artillery initiative is working very effectively and could yield even greater results this year. Ukraine also appreciates Czechia’s willingness to assist in the development of Ukrainian combat aviation.

In the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, a Joint Declaration was signed to establish a Unity Hub of Ukraine in Czechia.

The Head of State expressed gratitude for the trust in Ukraine and for the implementation of joint projects. The President specifically highlighted the participation of Czech companies in the initiative to supply 155 mm ammunition.

In Prague, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, and the Deputy Speakers of the Chamber of Deputies, representing all political parties: Věra Kovářová, Jan Bartošek, Jan Skopeček, Olga Richterová, Karel Havlíček, Aleš Juchelka, and Pavel Žáček.