The Ukrainian leader spoke about his participation in the European Council Summit and negotiations with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala in Brussels; he also thanked the Czech leaders and people for their unity in supporting Ukraine.

On the eve of Energy Workers' Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with employees of the energy sector and presented them with state awards.

The President stated that to achieve peace, Ukraine must be in a strong position. This strength relies on security guarantees, a clear stance from partners on the matter, a stable front, and the fulfillment of agreements regarding equipping and training Ukrainian brigades.

In Brussels, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala to discuss continued support for Ukraine.

Like Ukraine, the EU must begin negotiations from a position of strength, and Europe’s strength lies in unity. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized this during his participation in the European Council meeting.

I’m grateful to everyone working to protect geopolitical clarity and economic security for our continent. This is only possible through the inclusion of all European nations in EU and NATO, of course, structures.

The President thanked Ursula von der Leyen for her personal efforts in consolidating EU unity around Ukraine. He emphasized that a common stance between Ukraine and all other European countries is crucial for achieving a just peace.