During the meeting, the leaders discussed opportunities to further strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities with France’s support, which would bolster Ukraine’s position in achieving a just and lasting peace. Special attention was given to security cooperation, particularly possible formats for security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

The commemoration ceremony took place at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in the Polish city of Oświęcim. It was attended by the heads and representatives of nearly 60 states and international organizations.

The two leaders discussed potential funding sources for Ukraine’s domestic weapons production, which is both fast and cost-effective, including the use of frozen Russian assets.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Szymon Hołownia highlighted the importance of the summit of the speakers of the parliaments of Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic states, launched in June last year. The summit focuses on supporting the Ukrainian state and strengthening security in Europe.

The Head of State placed a votive candle at the Menorah memorial sign on the territory of the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve.

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi has been assigned to lead the operational-strategic group of troops "Khortytsia." These are the most intense areas of combat.

The Presidential Office is initiating an extension of the deadline for repeat medical examinations of partially fit Ukrainians. This was announced by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Vereshchuk on the air of the United News telethon.