President of Ukraine

Current events

On the occasion of the International Children's Day on 1 June, President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met on the sidelines of the Second meeting of the European Political Community, and issued the following joint statement.

The President expressed gratitude to the leaders of the Balkan countries for their consistent comprehensive support of Ukraine and practical assistance in the fight against Russian aggression, as well as in the realization of European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations of our state.

According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he discussed with Maia Sandu the issues of bilateral relations, some infrastructure projects that are a priority for implementation in the near future, as well as the European future of the two countries.

During his working visit to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the hospital of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wounded in the fighting with the Russian occupiers, particularly in the Bakhmut sector.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also heard information from the relevant leaders on the activity maintenance of Odesa region and the city of Odesa, as well as the operational and criminogenic situation in the region.

Misha Collins said that his friend, British journalist and photographer Giles Duley, once stepped on an explosive device in Afghanistan and lost both legs and an arm. So for him, helping with humanitarian demining is a personal issue.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke with the family of Mariupol defenders who were held in Russian captivity and released as part of a prisoner exchange.

During the meeting, the issue of Ukraine's expectations from the NATO Summit in Vilnius was raised. The President emphasized that it is important for Ukraine to receive a clear signal about the prospects of membership in the Alliance.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a video call with representatives of the British defense company BAE Systems: CEO Charles Woodburn, Managing Director Gabby Costigan and Director for cooperation with Ukraine Christian Seear.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with US Senator Lindsey Graham, visiting our country for the third time since the beginning of full-scale Russian aggression.