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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of big business operating in our country. The event was attended by owners and top managers of the largest Ukrainian companies and business groups.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that the Ukrainian army is ready for any scenario, but the details will not be disclosed. The President made this statement to the media following a meeting with the Presidents of Poland and Lithuania in Kyiv.

During a meeting with President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the consequences of the Russian Federation's actions for European and regional security and coordinated efforts to counter Russian aggression. 

During a meeting in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda discussed cooperation between the three countries within international organizations.

We reaffirm our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters. The Russian Federation’s decision to recognise the so-called “LNR” and “DPR” will have no legal implications.

After the meeting, the Presidents will talk to the media.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, during which a decision was made to impose a state of emergency on the entire territory of Ukraine, except the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, where Joint Forces Operation is underway.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is initiating a program of economic patriotism, which will provide targeted support to certain sectors of the economy, reduce the tax burden on entrepreneurs, limit inspections and create incentives to attract funds of the population to businesses and the banking system.

The Head of State initiated the formation of the country's Defense Coalition in the Parliament and stressed the importance of its creation at this time. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the representatives of the parliamentary factions to ensure the prompt adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of decisions related to strengthening the defense capabilities of our state.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had received a request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine regarding the severance of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The Head of State said this during a conversation with the media following the talks with President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis in Kyiv.