Current events

The leaders exchanged views on the current situation and the next diplomatic steps. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is ready to engage in the format of leaders, as this is the only effective format. Unfortunately, it is Russia that avoids this and continues its war.

The President of the European Commission spoke about the preparation of the European Union’s 19th package of sanctions and coordination with other partners.

The parties discussed diplomatic efforts, the return of children abducted by Russia, the importance of stepping up sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation, and the specific role Congress can play in these efforts.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Chief of the UK Defense Staff, Admiral Sir Antony Radakin, who is leaving his post, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the delegation of the international parliamentary network United for Ukraine (U4U).

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance of Germany Lars Klingbeil. This was his first visit to Ukraine since assuming office, which Lars Klingbeil began by honoring the fallen Ukrainian heroes at the Wall of Remembrance on Mykhailivska Square.

The leaders discussed diplomatic efforts to achieve a genuine and just peace, the strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense, continued energy cooperation, work with partners on security guarantees, and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.

This year, the event gathered 1,200 people: service members and family members of fallen heroes, volunteers, chaplains, public figures, and representatives of churches and religious organizations.