President of Ukraine

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The participants of the meeting listened to the reports of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the commanders of the troops of strategic directions regarding the situation on the frontline, in particular in the hottest areas of the front. Staff members also considered the issue of providing units of the defense forces with the necessary weapons and equipment.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented founder of World Central Kitchen charity organization José Andrés a plaque with his name, which was unveiled on the Walk of the Brave on Constitution Square in Kyiv.

"Today we mark two holidays united by the bravery and freedom-loving nature of Ukrainians. And today I have an honor to present state awards to those whose bravery really protects the freedom of Ukraine and whose help in the defense of Ukraine is really worthy of mention in the history textbooks of our country," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting in the White Hall of Heroes of Ukraine in the Mariyinsky Palace.

On the Day of Dignity and Freedom, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy together with his wife Olena honored the memory of the activists perished during the Revolution of Dignity.

Staff members listened to the reports of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the commanders of the task forces about the situation at the front. Separately, the situation in Donetsk region was in focus.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the UK Rishi Sunak, who is visiting our country, honored the memory of Ukrainian defenders and visited the exhibition of destroyed Russian equipment.

After Russia blocked the export of grain from the ports of the Black Sea region, the countries of the African continent began to gradually change their attitude towards the Russian Federation and direct the political vector to support Ukraine. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conversation with the student community of Ireland.

The interlocutors focused on issues of urgent financial support for Ukraine until the end of the current year and coordination of plans for 2023.

The challenges of the war spurred the development of technologies in Ukraine, and after the end of hostilities, the restoration of the energy sector, as well as the development of the mining and processing industry will be relevant. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while answering questions at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.

"Yesterday we insisted that we be included in the joint international investigative commission, and already late in the evening we received confirmation. In the morning, our specialists will go there and join this professional community," the Head of State said.