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In particular, the conversation focused on the bill that guarantees the independence and effectiveness of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies. The Head of State thanked the European Commission for the provided expertise. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen share the same vision: it is important that the bill be adopted without delay, as early as next week.

The Head of State informed his counterpart about Ukraine’s key defense needs, first and foremost, the reinforcement of air defense. The leaders discussed the supply of additional missiles for the SAMP/T and Crotale systems. They also specifically addressed the issue of financing the production of Ukrainian drones of all types. Emmanuel Macron confirmed his readiness to assist.

“I set this task at the Staff meeting – I met with representatives of this production and other manufacturers. Our request is for 1,000 interceptors per day,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

At the training facilities of the National Guard of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shown how National Guard warriors undergo their preparation.

The Head of State was briefed on the center’s operations and areas of rehabilitation. In particular, the facility uses canine-assisted therapy – a rehabilitation and psychotherapy method involving specially trained therapy dogs.

The Head of State informed the Chancellor that he had approved the draft bill that guarantees the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine. The bill has also been supported by the anti-corruption agencies.

The Head of State also briefed the Prime Minister on the preparation of a bill aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s law enforcement system and ensuring the independence and effectiveness of its anti-corruption infrastructure. Keir Starmer offered to involve experts who could contribute to long-term cooperation.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, who arrived in Ukraine on a visit.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented apartment certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and to the families of warriors who were posthumously awarded this title.

The first meeting of the renewed composition of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council was chaired by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.