Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov held a meeting with heads of regional military administrations, government officials, and representatives of the Defense Forces on the implementation and financing of the national resistance training program. This program provides for the training of schoolchildren within the “Defense of Ukraine” subject, as well as students and civilians who are not subject to mobilization.

Ukraine offers Europe to create a full defense system capable of protecting its borders and infrastructure and countering drone threats. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this while addressing participants of the meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Union in Cyprus.

On 23 April, President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a trilateral meeting in Lefkosia, before the informal meeting of the EU Heads of State or Government.

The leaders discussed deepening joint defense production, particularly in the priority area of drones.

The Head of State thanked Lithuania for its continued defense assistance. Lithuania plans to make a new contribution to the PURL initiative and is ready to cooperate with Ukraine within the SAFE instrument.

Before the start of the special meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Union in Cyprus, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

Veterans shared their stories of recovery through sport. They spoke about how they joined the Invictus Games and how they now bring their brothers-in-arms and sisters-in-arms into the community, building an environment of support, trust, and mutual motivation.