Current events

The Head of State thanked Finland for its 29 defense aid packages totaling over €2.9 billion, as well as for its consistent support for Ukraine and its citizens. The Ukrainian people will always be grateful for the much-needed and effective weapons – a scarce resource – that Finland has provided.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof to discuss joint defense production and coordinate diplomatic efforts.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni.

Russia launches hundreds of drones and missiles every night, so Ukraine needs increased investments in air defense and the establishment of a coalition of countries for recovery. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, held in Rome.

In Rome, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo.

In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the National Council of the Federal Assembly of the Swiss Confederation Maja Riniker.

Keir Starmer expressed condolences regarding the recent massive Russian attacks. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked him for supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The leaders discussed the needs and the possibility of providing additional funding this month for Ukrainian drone production, primarily interceptor drones.