Current events

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte discussed the available diplomatic options and the plan proposed by the American side. The parties are ready to work swiftly and constructively to ensure the plan succeeds; they are also coordinating the next joint steps.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and JD Vance agreed that Ukraine, the United States, and Europe will work at the level of national security advisors to make the path to peace truly doable.

The leaders value the efforts of the United States, President Trump, and his team aimed at ending this war, and are working on the document prepared by the American side.

On the Day of Dignity and Freedom, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of the Ukrainians who were killed during the Revolution of Dignity.

In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. The Head of State officially received from the American side a draft plan which, in the American side’s assessment, could reinvigorate diplomacy.

In Ankara, a meeting took place between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, both in a one-on-one and expanded format.

In Ankara, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first President of Türkiye, at the Anıtkabir Memorial Complex.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made important visits to Greece, France, and Spain on November 16–18. The results will strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities today and in the future, support the country’s energy sector, economy, and logistical resilience.

Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will contribute EUR 100 million to the PURL initiative, provide an economic package of EUR 200 million, including support for energy, and allocate over EUR 200 million through the SAFE instrument.