President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with students of Charles University in Prague.
The Head of State thanked the President, government, and people of the Czech Republic for their warm treatment of Ukrainian citizens and added that he always enjoys engaging with young people.
“Our children are much stronger than all of us. I am absolutely confident in this generation. I’m sure they will defend the true values of our countries, Europe and the world. And they will bring only progress,” he emphasized.
The meeting focused in particular on motivation for Ukrainians to return home after the war ends. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that such a decision is ultimately a personal choice. However, he added, this can be encouraged by creating the right conditions, which could emerge, for example, during Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction.
There was also discussion about adapting conditions for business development in Ukraine, especially in frontline regions – including bringing back relocated enterprises and creating new ones. Ukraine’s future EU membership will also serve as a major incentive for making large-scale investment decisions.
“What’s most important is that businesses and companies have remained in Ukraine. They made it possible to strengthen the army, pay salaries and taxes. Without small and medium-sized businesses, there is no state, no economy. And without that, there is no army – an army that needs to be supported on a daily basis,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The President emphasized that everyone in Europe must understand the need to support Ukraine, because the stronger Ukraine is, the safer life will be for all Europeans.
