President of Ukraine

President Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine with the Prime Minister of Portugal

2 October 2025 - 19:46

President Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine with the Prime Minister of Portugal

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro.

The Head of State thanked Portugal for its consistent support for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion and separately highlighted the financial assistance provided for the Schools of Superheroes in hospitals in Chernihiv and Cherkasy.

The parties discussed further defense support, including new aid packages.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Portugal to join the PURL initiative. In addition, the leaders spoke about the development of the SAFE instrument and the opportunities it provides for strengthening defense capabilities.

The leaders also discussed Portugal’s readiness to take part in Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Luís Montenegro to visit Ukraine.