The President expressed gratitude for the recent decision of The Hague to transfer Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, which will strengthen the defense of our skies. The Head of State also noted the powerful contribution of the Netherlands to the tank coalition.
The Head of State emphasized that the priority is to further strengthen support for Ukraine from partners and allies, among whom the UK is one of the major. That is why the visit of the Leader of the Labour Party is extremely important.
The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in various areas. The Head of State spoke about the Ukrainian ten-step Peace Formula and invited Israel to take part in its implementation. In this context, the parties also discussed support for the Ukrainian initiative in the UN.
According to the Head of State, the situation on the eastern frontline, particularly in the area of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, is very difficult today. However, the heroic defenders of the city are steadfastly holding their positions and destroying the military potential of the invaders.
On the Day of Commemoration of Participants in Combat Operations on the Territory of Other States, on behalf of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a basket of flowers was placed at the Memorial Complex to the Ukrainian warriors fallen in Afghanistan at 17 Lavrska Street in Kyiv.
The Head of State expressed gratitude to the Canadian government and the Canadian people for their strong support and assistance to Ukraine during the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced the newly appointed Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko to the heads of law enforcement agencies, services and departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and its structural units.
"Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Vasyl Malyuk has proved that he is a patriot, a professional and exactly the right person to lead the Security Service of our country," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ukraine and honored the memory of those who died in the devastating earthquake in Türkiye.