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This attack claimed the lives of 12 people. The memory of Ukrainians killed by Russia was also honored by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Minister of State for European Affairs of Ireland Thomas Byrne, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Sigitas Mitkus, 65 ambassadors of foreign states and international organizations, representatives of the Office of the President, and Government officials.

An unconditional ceasefire is needed. Real pressure on Russia is needed so that they accept either the American proposal to cease fire and move towards peace, or our proposal — whichever one can truly work and ensure a reliable, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, and then — a dignified peace and security guarantees.

During First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska’s visit to the Republic of South Africa, which was shortened due to a Russian shelling of Ukraine on Thursday night, the first memorandum on cooperation and the establishment of a Center for Global Ukrainian Studies on the African continent was signed with Professor Francis Petersen, Principal of the University of Pretoria.

Ukraine cannot accept any agreements that contradict our values and Constitution. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during a conversation with media representatives in the Republic of South Africa.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the importance of uniting all global efforts and ensuring pressure on Russia in the interest of peace. Special attention was given to potential opportunities within the G20, which South Africa is chairing this year.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need to intensify global diplomatic efforts and pressure to ensure the immediate and unconditional cessation of these attacks.

The Ukrainian side conveyed its position, stressing that an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step toward initiating negotiations aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace, and expressed hope that this aligns with the vision of U.S. President Donald Trump.

On April 23, representatives of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Germany and France met in London to discuss steps toward a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak.

The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine has supported the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. This implies that neither side should impose any conditions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Jonas Gahr Støre focused on upcoming engagements with partners and coordinated their joint positions. It is essential to maintain pressure on Russia for the sake of peace, and Norway supports this approach.