Current events

Ukraine counts on the Holy See to continue playing an important role in uniting international efforts to achieve peace, facilitate the return of Ukrainian children illegally displaced and deported by Russia, and secure the release of prisoners.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi at the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy.

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

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni held a meeting in Rome.

In Rome, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of France Emmanuel Macron.

In Rome, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer to discuss the steps necessary to establish a full, unconditional ceasefire and develop further security guarantees.

The Presidents discussed a range of important and urgent issues. Ukraine is counting on results regarding the matters raised: protecting lives of Ukrainians, a full and unconditional ceasefire, a reliable and lasting peace that will safeguard against a repeat of the war.

In the Vatican, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska attended a funeral Mass honoring the memory of Pope Francis.

This attack claimed the lives of 12 people. The memory of Ukrainians killed by Russia was also honored by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Minister of State for European Affairs of Ireland Thomas Byrne, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Sigitas Mitkus, 65 ambassadors of foreign states and international organizations, representatives of the Office of the President, and Government officials.

Ukraine cannot accept any agreements that contradict our values and Constitution. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during a conversation with media representatives in the Republic of South Africa.