Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed his counterparts on the negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul and called for increased pressure on Russia should it refuse to agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire. Particular attention during the meeting was given to accelerating Ukraine’s EU accession.

In Tirana, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of Moldova Maia Sandu to coordinate steps toward achieving a sustainable peace and to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul. The President of Ukraine noted that the Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations was represented at a high level and had a mandate to discuss a ceasefire.

This week, there was a real chance to take important steps toward ending the war – if only Vladimir Putin hadn’t been afraid to come to Türkiye. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy made this statement during his address at the plenary session of the sixth European Political Community Summit in Tirana, Albania.

Our number one priority is a full, unconditional, and honest ceasefire. This must happen immediately to stop the killing and create a solid basis for diplomacy, first of all.

Together with representatives of the Regional Military Administration, the Ministry of Education and Science, the school nutrition reform team, and the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, the President’s wife visited three educational institutions where kitchen facilities have already been upgraded. At the conclusion of the trip, a working meeting was held.

During the meeting, the parties discussed joint efforts to develop concrete mechanisms that can lead to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. All sides clearly emphasized that the war must end with an enduring and just peace, and that a full and unconditional ceasefire is the foundation for any further decisions.