Current events
Joint Statement by President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
23 April 2026 - 22:04
On 23 April, President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a trilateral meeting in Lefkosia, before the informal meeting of the EU Heads of State or Government.
In Cyprus, the President of Ukraine Met with the Prime Minister of Denmark
23 April 2026 - 21:14
The leaders discussed deepening joint defense production, particularly in the priority area of drones.
Defense Support and Development of Joint Weapons Production: Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania Held a Meeting
23 April 2026 - 21:03
The Head of State thanked Lithuania for its continued defense assistance. Lithuania plans to make a new contribution to the PURL initiative and is ready to cooperate with Ukraine within the SAFE instrument.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Discussed Implementation of EU Decisions on Support for Ukraine and Stronger Sanctions Against Russia with the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission
23 April 2026 - 20:42
Before the start of the special meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Union in Cyprus, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
The President Discussed Air Defense Strengthening, Radar Deliveries, Joint Production, and the Expansion of the Safe Instrument with Spain’s Minister of Defense
22 April 2026 - 17:13
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Spain’s Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, to discuss joint weapons production and defense support.
More Than 2,100 Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia Have Been Returned Home: President Received a Report on the Results of the Bring Kids Back UA Initiative
22 April 2026 - 10:30
Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a report from representatives of the Bring Kids Back UA team, Oleksandr Bevz and Maksym Maksymov, on the results of the initiative’s work.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Discussed Preparations for Meetings and Negotiations This Week
21 April 2026 - 20:52
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz.
Unblocking the €90 Billion Support Package, Ukraine’s EU Integration, and Strengthening Sanctions against Russia: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Call with Ursula von Der Leyen
21 April 2026 - 19:47
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen agreed to examine these matters in detail and coordinate next steps during an in-person meeting.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and António Costa Discussed the Unblocking of the €90 Billion EU Financial Support Package
21 April 2026 - 19:38
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine has delivered on what was requested by the European Union.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held His First Phone Call with the New President of Chile, during Which They Discussed Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
21 April 2026 - 18:12
The Head of State thanked him for his support for Ukraine, its sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expressed appreciation for Chile’s joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.