The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting initial procedural actions with captured Chinese nationals. They are now in Kyiv. Communicating with investigators. Providing information on how they ended up on the frontline, how they became involved in this international crime, this Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The Head of the Presidential Office emphasized that Ukraine is striving to achieve a just and lasting peace, but Russia is doing everything to prolong the war even further.

Andriy Yermak thanked the Democratic Republic of the Congo for supporting key UN resolutions condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The parties also discussed Ukraine's diplomatic efforts to achieve a just and sustainable peace.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Brusylo held a meeting with the defense attachés of Ukraine's partner countries. The meeting was attended by representatives of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Ireland, Canada, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, and France.

A meeting was held at the Child Rights Protection Center in Kyiv between representatives of Ukraine involved in the return of Ukrainian children deported and forcibly displaced by Russia and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.

The primary focus of the conversation was the security situation and joint efforts with partners aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. In particular, both sides highlighted the importance of last week’s visit to Ukraine by the Chiefs of Defense of France and the United Kingdom.

The leaders also met with representatives of ten leading Belgian defense companies. Discussions focused on the development of Ukraine’s defense industry, opportunities for joint production, and the localization of manufacturing in Ukraine.