Current events

In Kharkiv, the Head of State will take part in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also hold an offsite meeting of the National Security and Defense Council.

The Ukrainian President thanked Poland for its concrete support in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and resilience.

The interlocutors exchanged relevant information on diplomatic measures taken by Ukraine and the Alliance in response to threats from Russia.

"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.

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.

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.