Current events

The main topics of discussion with Samantha Power included the implementation of projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine's energy grid, restoring critical infrastructure, enhancing air defense and building school shelters.

The Head of State held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda before the end of his diplomatic mission.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads and top executives of defense companies from partner countries as part of the second International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2).

In the conditions of war, Ukrainians have managed to build a de facto new defense industry. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his speech at the Second International Forum of Defense Industries.

"Congratulations on your day – the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. Thank you for your service and for defending Ukraine. I wish you a speedy recovery, and together we will achieve victory," said the Head of State.

On the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored warriors with state awards, presented battle flags to brigades, and conferred honorary titles. The event was attended by leaders of Ukraine’s security and defense forces, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak and his deputies, as well as ambassadors.

The Head of State laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.

On the 83rd anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the victims of mass Nazi executions during the occupation of Kyiv in 1941-1943.

In New York, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.

In Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris and presented the Victory Plan to her.