President of Ukraine

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Before the extraordinary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the heads of the parliamentary factions "Servant of the People", "Batkivshchyna", "Opposition Platform - For Life", "Voice" and "European Solidarity", as well as deputy groups "For the Future" and "Trust".

The Presidents agreed on the further coordination of efforts and assistance in overcoming the coronavirus pandemic and its impact.

The parties stressed the importance of international coordination of efforts to combat coronavirus and prevent its negative impact. The need to provide social assistance to the population and support national economies was particularly emphasized.

The implementation of the Great Construction project must be continued, but with the observance of all measures of workers' safety given the quarantine aimed to combat the spread of coronavirus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with the heads of churches about the safety of Easter celebration and holding worship services given the spread of COVID-19.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conference call with heads of regional state administrations and mayors of the regional centers. The parties discussed the issues of solving problems on combating the spread of COVID-19 outlined by the regions after the first conference call on March 22.

In the framework of the initiative of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the digital transformation of the state, the “Quarantine: Online Services for Teachers” course was developed in 72 hours. The online course contains six videos.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Ukraine Fan Xianrong.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the heads of churches of all denominations to conduct divine service without the presence of believers in order not to create crowds of people facilitating the spread of coronavirus.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the work of Ukrainian doctors who selflessly and tirelessly help the country fight the spread of coronavirus, and thanked the military who protect Ukraine on the frontline.