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"I want to thank His All Holiness. Today is an important day – our struggle has been going on for 500 days – since the full-scale invasion. We have the support of His All Holiness, prayers for our soldiers, for the nation, for our people, for life in Ukraine," the Head of State said.

As part of his visit to the Republic of Türkiye, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a memorial prayer for the victims of the war in Ukraine, led by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the issue of assistance in the return of Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity was among the priorities at a meeting with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

During the working visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Republic of Türkiye, negotiations between the Head of the Ukrainian State and the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took place.

The document is aimed at promoting cooperation in strategic industries and technologies between companies of Ukraine and the Republic of Türkiye and at supporting the implementation of existing and starting new projects in these areas.

"What are pro-Russian views? The Russians are aggressors who came to a foreign land, they attacked us, killed, and continue to kill, raped, and tortured people. How can one adhere to such views? Every person has a choice. But if someone wants to check, to see Russia on the borders of their state, how much does this check cost?" Zelenskyy said.

The Head of State expressed his gratitude to the Chairman and deputies of the National Council for several decisions in support of Ukraine, in particular, regarding the recognition of the Russian regime as terrorist, and Russia as a state that supports terrorism.

As part of his working visit to the Slovak Republic, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the country Zuzana Čaputová.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the President of the Senate and the Czech people for their continued and effective support of Ukraine in repelling the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and for providing assistance to temporarily displaced Ukrainian citizens.

The President noted that in the course of negotiations with partners, he constantly emphasizes Ukraine's need for long-range weapons systems.