Current events

Volodymyr Zelenskyy underlined that strengthening Ukraine’s and partners’ air defenses through a joint system against missiles and drones would force Russia to stop its attacks from the sky and look for a truce on the ground.

The President emphasized that the UN General Assembly’s attention to the situation in Ukraine’s occupied territories must remain on the agenda until the occupation is fully ended. Annalena Baerbock firmly reaffirmed her full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Head of State expressed gratitude for Liechtenstein’s humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. He emphasized that support for the energy sector is especially critical for Ukrainians during the winter months.

The leaders discussed several promising ideas to advance peace. Ukraine expects them to yield prompt results.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is launching a pilot mechanism to collect information on illegally displaced Ukrainian children in Russia and in occupied territories.

The leaders discussed diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace. Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed his readiness to meet with the Russian side at the leader level. Karin Keller-Sutter assured that Switzerland is willing to host such a meeting.

In New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy, General Keith Kellogg.

At Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the UN, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

In New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva.