The two leaders discussed which specific sanctions could compel Russia to stop placing conditions on an unconditional ceasefire, as well as the coordination of steps with partners.

The Head of State expressed gratitude to the United States and the American people for their support of Ukraine and extended special thanks to President Donald Trump and his team for their efforts to bring the war to an end. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine consistently supports all U.S. proposals and is engaged in constructive dialogue to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska expressed their gratitude for the Pope’s support of Ukraine and for his call for a just and lasting peace, the release of prisoners, and the return of children. How to achieve these goals as soon as possible was a central topic of the discussion during the audience.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Olena Kovalska took part in a ceremony honoring the memory of Crimean Tatars who died as a result of the Soviet regime’s deportation from Crimea in 1944.

On the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repressions, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Olena Kovalska and Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi visited the National Historical and Memorial Preserve "Bykivnia Graves" to honor the memory of the fallen.

In the Vatican, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska attended the solemn Mass marking the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.

In Rome, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Switzerland Karin Keller‑Sutter.