President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the delegation from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats political group of the European Parliament led by its President Iratxe García Pérez.

A rescue operation is currently underway in Zaporizhzhia after a Russian missile strike. It was a ballistic missile. It hit the city buildings. Eighteen people have been wounded, all of them are receiving assistance. But tragically, there are some deaths. My condolences to their families.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the laureates of the 2024 National Prize of Ukraine named after Borys Paton and awarded them with honorary badges and diplomas.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting of the Council for Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the topic "Ukraine and the Biarritz Partnership. Achievements and Prospects."

Modern warfare is not only a confrontation on the battlefield, not only a fight of muscles, it is also a battle of intellect. And you, our scientists, especially over the past almost three difficult years for Ukraine, the years of war, have made significant achievements in these battles.

From December 20 to 29, the National Conservation Area “Saint Sophia of Kyiv” will host the interactive performance “Speaking are Those Who Have Listened to Eternity,” blending the spirit of Ukrainian history with the warmth of the winter holidays.

I gave instructions to prepare a detailed report for the next meeting of the Staff. Right now, a review must be conducted to identify what needs immediate change, what must be corrected, what should be added, and who else needs to be replaced. Everything necessary can be provided – both at the organizational level and in terms of funding.