President of Ukraine

Current events

The President said that in the morning he had spoken with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko, Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi, the Office team, and the military. The state will take tangible steps to support young people.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with President of Romania Nicușor Dan. The heads of state coordinated their next joint diplomatic steps and discussed preparations for tomorrow’s contacts with other leaders.

The leaders discussed the current diplomatic situation and the opportunities it presents. The President of Türkiye stated that any negotiations without Ukraine will not bring lasting peace. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan share the same understanding of all potential risks and threats, and agreed that a simulated rather than genuine peace will not last long and will only encourage Russia to further seize territory.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Lithuania, all Nordic countries and countries of the Baltic region for the declaration they adopted the day before. It reaffirms support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as readiness to make diplomatic efforts, continue providing assistance to our country, and strengthen sanctions against Russia.

The President informed Mark Carney about all the details of Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts and ongoing communication with partners. Coordination of joint decisions and next steps, as well as discussions of possible meeting formats in the near future are underway.

During the meeting, the issues raised by Ukrainian warriors on the frontline, which the Head of State had instructed the government to address, were reviewed. The first decisions have already been made.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud for his support and willingness to contribute to peace. The leaders agreed that the teams of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia will coordinate all necessary steps.

The leaders discussed in detail all important issues of bilateral cooperation and the overall diplomatic situation.

The President of Ukraine informed his counterpart about contacts with partners. All are equally committed to a genuine end to the war and to effective diplomacy. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ilham Aliyev discussed communication with the United States, European countries, and the key principles that can bring peace closer.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that international law, the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, and common sense must prevail in the world – namely, respect for the borders and territorial integrity of states, as well as for the dignity of every nation.