Current events

“We hold your children in the highest regard. I am very proud of them. Every time I present awards in Ukraine and see the families, the mothers and fathers, I feel this pain. And today, we want to share it with you. We are very proud of your strong people. They are heroes – all of them – true heroes. And not just for our country,” the President emphasized.

Key topics of discussion included the importance of unity, joint steps with partners to advance peace, and Ukraine’s European integration track.

“Today, Ukraine is closer to peace than ever before. And there is a real chance. But we must seize this chance fully – the whole world, not just one or another powerful country,” the Head of State stated.

Ukraine and Ireland have approved a partnership roadmap for at least the next five years. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this following his meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

In Dublin, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska held a meeting with President of Ireland Catherine Connolly during their first official visit to the country.

In November, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held more than 20 meetings with leaders of states and international organizations, government representatives, and partner teams, as well as nearly 35 phone conversations.

During his visit to France, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Éric Trappier, Сhairman and CEO of the aerospace company Dassault Aviation. The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation, including within the framework of the declaration signed on November 17 by the Presidents of Ukraine and France, as well as the possibility of localization in our country.

Principled positions now, in preparing the relevant agreement, are what will ensure the long-term peace after this war. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during the joint press conference with President of France Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

The Head of State emphasized that it is important to make progress on developing security guarantees and a long-term foundation for the resilience of both Ukraine and the whole of Europe. The parties agreed to continue their coordination.

At the Élysée Palace in Paris, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a several-hour meeting with President of France Emmanuel Macron in a tête-à-tête format. The main focus was on negotiations to end the war and on security guarantees.