President of Ukraine

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Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of enhancing defense support for Ukraine from France and noted Emmanuel Macron's important personal role in this.

On the Day of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with servicemen of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and presented state awards to them.

The head of state expressed gratitude to Denmark and personally to the head of the government for the effective defense, financial and humanitarian support of Ukraine from the very beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia.

On the occasion of the upcoming Educator's Day of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to educators and certificates for receiving the Head of State's award to the winners of international student Olympiads.

Zelenskyy thanked Kishida for Japan's clear support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country. The importance of the Japanese Prime Minister's condemnation of Russia's nuclear blackmail during his speech at the opening of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York was noted.

The members of the National Security and Defense Council discussed the issue of another attempt to annex the territory of Ukraine and the escalation of armed aggression by the Russian Federation. In addition, the NSDC considered the issue of ensuring the collective security of Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic space.

The participants listened to the reports of the military commanders of the operational areas about the current situation in the areas of the frontline, where the main efforts are concentrated, and considered the plan for the further liberation of Ukrainian lands from the occupiers. Separately, those present analyzed the likely actions of the enemy in the near future.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that there can be no neutrality in the fight against evil. He is hopeful Switzerland will increase its support for Ukraine. The Head of State said this during a conversation with the university community and public figures of Switzerland.

Mark Hamill, known for playing the iconic hero Luke Skywalker, has become an ambassador for the UNITED24 fundraising platform. He will support the Army of Drones project.

The President noted that the first-ever visit of the head of the lower house of the French Parliament to Ukraine, which is taking place at a crucial time for our country, is clear evidence of solidarity on the part of the French Republic, support for the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.