Current events

Special attention was given to coordinating steps with partners. The Head of State shared details of yesterday’s phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. The Prime Minister assured that Norway, on its part, will make every effort to help end the war and achieve a just and lasting peace.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, who arrived in Ukraine for the first time.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the most important thing is for diplomacy aimed at peace to be well-coordinated and focused on tangible outcomes.

The two leaders discussed which specific sanctions could compel Russia to stop placing conditions on an unconditional ceasefire, as well as the coordination of steps with partners.

The Head of State expressed gratitude to the United States and the American people for their support of Ukraine and extended special thanks to President Donald Trump and his team for their efforts to bring the war to an end. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine consistently supports all U.S. proposals and is engaged in constructive dialogue to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska expressed their gratitude for the Pope’s support of Ukraine and for his call for a just and lasting peace, the release of prisoners, and the return of children. How to achieve these goals as soon as possible was a central topic of the discussion during the audience.

In the Vatican, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska attended the solemn Mass marking the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.