Current events

The parties agreed to enhance the missions’ operations, particularly at other key energy infrastructure sites. President Zelenskyy also thanked the IAEA Director General for supporting Ukraine’s strategy to complete the construction of nuclear units at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.

The Head of State thanked Australia and all Australian people for their assistance, primarily in the defense sector, and support for Ukrainians.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the warriors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the Security Service, as well as with the families of the fallen Heroes of Ukraine and presented them with the highest state awards.

On the Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of Kruty, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with cadets and lyceum students of 18 military educational institutions, as well as defenders of Ukraine.

The leaders paid special attention to strengthening bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Northern Europe, as well as joint efforts to bring closer a just and lasting peace.

On the Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of Kruty, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to those who held back the Bolshevik advance on Kyiv on January 29, 1918.

The President and the Prime Minister discussed bilateral matters and future contacts with partners, primarily with U.S. President Donald Trump.

During the meeting, the leaders discussed opportunities to further strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities with France’s support, which would bolster Ukraine’s position in achieving a just and lasting peace. Special attention was given to security cooperation, particularly possible formats for security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

The commemoration ceremony took place at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in the Polish city of Oświęcim. It was attended by the heads and representatives of nearly 60 states and international organizations.

The two leaders discussed potential funding sources for Ukraine’s domestic weapons production, which is both fast and cost-effective, including the use of frozen Russian assets.