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"It is very important that you came to support Ukraine today, during the tense situation on the borders of our country, on the borders with Europe, on the borders with Russia, on touch lines with the temporarily occupied territories of our state. We consider our relations with the Republic of Lithuania special at the level of presidents, prime ministers, states and nations. We feel this not only during the escalation period, but all the time," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Following the talks, a briefing will be held at the Embassy of Ukraine in Germany at 19:00 (approximately).

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the business community - members of the European Business Association, during which he spoke about the government's steps to support Ukraine's economy.

One of the goals of the Ukrainian side in the talks of political advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format will be to unblock the work of the Trilateral Contact Group in order to further advance in a peaceful settlement and put an end to the war in Donbas. This was stated by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian media.

The Head of State paid special attention to the development of the security situation around Ukraine, and also briefed the Spanish Foreign Minister on the initiatives of the Ukrainian side to intensify the negotiation process within the Normandy format.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed the foreign ministers on the security situation and Ukraine's initiatives to intensify the Minsk process and the work in the Normandy format.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that the balanced and wise position of our state in responding to the deteriorating security situation on the borders and the likely escalation by the Russian Federation is important for the people of Ukraine, the people of European countries and even Russia.

Ukraine and France share a common vision of current threats and security challenges for our country, Europe and the world at large. That is why the partnership of our states in the field of security is of special importance today. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with media representatives following talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron in Kyiv.

"Today we have finalized the agreements and put into practice very important projects: the supply of 130 Alstom locomotives worth 900 million euros and the supply of 370 Desautel units of fire and rescue equipment for 300 million euros,” the President of Ukraine said.

"We are transforming Ukraine into a country of IT companies and startups. Thanks to Diia City, the share of IT in our country's GDP will increase from 4% to 10%, and the industry's revenues will grow up to $ 16.5 billion. This will allow Ukraine to become the largest IT hub in Europe," he said.