Current events

In the framework of his participation in the NATO Summit, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an unscheduled meeting with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.

During the tete-a-tete and expanded format talks, the parties confirmed the start of a training mission for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircraft in August this year and discussed the prospects of attracting new partners to the fighter jet coalition.

The parties discussed the defense needs of our country and further cooperation in this sphere, particularly the possible expansion of military support by new types of armored vehicles and weapons.

The leaders discussed Ukraine's defense needs, further cooperation to expand the capabilities of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, in particular with long-range weapons and, in the future, modern Western aviation.

The parties discussed further long-term defense cooperation between Ukraine and Germany, including the functioning of hubs for the repair of Western equipment.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Canadian Prime Minister for his recent visit to Kyiv and expressed gratitude to Canada and all Canadians for their assistance from the very beginning of the full-scale Russian aggression.

The President noted that he believes in the decision of Ukraine's partners, which will make NATO strong and decisive.

During a working trip to Volyn region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting on the socio-economic and security situation in the region.

At the monument to Taras Shevchenko in Lviv, representatives of the clergy and heads of religious organizations served prayers for Ukraine. They prayed for the victory of our state and a just peace.

Zelenskyy said that Colonel Pivnenko is a strong soldier of the National Guard of Ukraine who distinguished himself in the battles against the Russian invaders, in particular, in the battles for Bakhmut in Donetsk region.