President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented apartment certificates to the Heroes of Ukraine and to the families of the warriors who were posthumously awarded this title.

During the meeting, they discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation between China and Ukraine.

For the second time, we celebrate Christmas on the same date as one big family, one country. For the second time in modern history, Christmas unites all Ukrainians. Today we are side by side. And we will not get lost. Whether in person or in our minds, we will greet each other, call our parents, kiss our children, hug our loved ones, and remember those close to us.

The Head of State expressed gratitude to His All-Holiness for His spiritual support of Ukraine and prayers for the Ukrainian people; he also extended his congratulations to the Patriarch on the upcoming holidays – Christmas and New Year.

The Head of State thanked João Lourenço for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and emphasized that unity and support from Africa are crucial for restoring a just and lasting peace.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in the final meeting of the Accessibility Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Development of Communities and Territories Oleksii Kuleba.

The Head of State emphasized that the role of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations is important for Ukraine's advocacy in the world.