The potential for U.S. sanctions has been increased. We also await the approval of the U.S. support package for the next year, and I am grateful to representatives of both parties for understanding that decisions need to be made.
Ukrainian and international companies contributed to this effort. Thanks to their collaboration, over 3,100 families with over 13,000 children across the country simultaneously received gifts on December 23.
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska received the recognition from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Honorary Ambassador 2023: A Cause for Victory." The ceremony took place on the Diplomatic Service Day.
We are preparing solutions to the issues that our units, combat brigades are facing. Matters of motivation, terms of service determination, and recruitment.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored the importance of the first visit of the newly appointed head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland to our state.
It is an honor to represent such people, such a nation, such courage in the world. And I ask you to always remember this – the Ukrainian people who inspire the world and deserve victory. Your job is to help bring Ukraine closer to victory.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft amendments to the law "On Diplomatic Service" to make Ukrainian diplomacy more modern and efficient.
According to the President, this year Ukraine achieved things in the international sphere that seemed almost unattainable at the beginning of the year, and the main political result of the year is the opening of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union.