Current events

Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew Filippo Grandi's special attention to the urgency of access to Ukrainian citizens deported to Russia and the protection of their rights. Separately, the topic of massive criminal deportation of Ukrainian children, including orphans and children deprived of parental care, by the aggressor state was raised.

World-renowned country music artist Brad Paisley has joined the team of ambassadors of the United24 fundraising platform initiated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"We were not going to and are not going to attack Belarus. This is the main signal from the entire Ukrainian people to the Belarusian people. It is very important for us that Belarus does not lose its independence and does not join this disgraceful war despite anyone’s influence," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, answering journalists' questions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, who is on a visit to our country.

The meeting was attended by students from all regions of Ukraine, as well as representatives of the Military Institute of the Kyiv National University. Answering the questions of the youth, the Head of State expressed confidence that Ukraine would definitely win this war.  

During the meeting, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Boris Johnson exchanged views on practical steps that the British politician could take to help Ukraine in this difficult time.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with his wife Olena Zelenska, took part in the farewell ceremony for the managers and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs killed as in a helicopter crash in Brovary, Kyiv region on January 18.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with United States Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, who are visiting Kyiv.

"Thank you for being with us here in Kyiv at this hard time. Especially now when Ukraine is under regular heavy missile attacks by the terrorist state. We appreciate your solidarity," the Head of State said, addressing the newly appointed ambassadors.

The leaders underlined the need to continue the grain export agreement and noted the possibility of its expansion to other ports of Ukraine. The heads of state also supported the further action of the Ukrainian humanitarian initiative Grain from Ukraine.