Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Kyiv with Polish Sejm Marshal Szymon Holovna to discuss energy cooperation, Ukraine's integration into the EU, support against Russian aggression, and bilateral infrastructure projects with further assistance from Poland.
Jordan Bardella, president of the French National Rally party, is in favor of providing Ukraine with ammunition and equipment for self-defense, but opposes sending equipment that could provoke a wider war or deploying French troops in Ukraine.
According to Jake Sullivan, the US President's National Security Advisor, the plan is to deploy the F-16s in Ukraine itself, rather than in a NATO country, as part of a bilateral security agreement between the US and Ukraine to help Ukraine acquire this capability.
President Zelenskyy met with the Marshal of the Polish Sejm in Kyiv to discuss the situation on the frontline, air defense cooperation, the Global Peace Summit, the bilateral security agreement, Ukraine's EU membership application, and support for Ukraine's NATO membership.
The Organization of American States has joined the Peace Summit communiqué, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday.
President Zelenskyy signs a law that introduces fines for sexual harassment and strengthens measures against domestic violence and violence against women in line with the Istanbul Convention.
Antigua and Barbuda joined the communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, although it was not represented at the Summit.
Zelenskyy thanked the Ecumenical Patriarch for signing the Peace Summit communiqué and said that Ukraine had already begun preparing the next steps by involving more participants in the work on the points of the Peace Formula.
Andriy Yermak discussed the results of the Peace Summit with South African National Security Adviser Sidney Mufamadi, thanking South Africa for its participation and expressing hope that more countries will join the Joint Communiqué on the foundations of peace.
The Head of State said that the world's determination opened new prospects for restoring security in Ukraine. Among other things, this concerns the security of Kharkiv.
President Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Seimas Speaker Chmilite-Nielsen to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO, and the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula.
Poroshenko's Eurosolidarity party and the Russian Kremlin use the same theses to criticize Ukraine and the Peace Summit in Switzerland, a political expert believes.
This year, the number of graduates of the National Defense University of Ukraine is a record - 101 officers, who were congratulated on their successful graduation by President Zelensky, Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky.
The British Ministry of Defense believes that Russian occupation forces have probably taken control of the village of Novooleksandrivka in Donetsk region, allowing them to approach a key supply route for Ukrainian forces in the east.
The President signed a law on the gradual increase of insurance amounts (maximum insurance payments) to the amounts established in the European Union.
President Zelensky signed a bill that provides subsidies for bookstores, introduces book certificates for 18-year-olds and young parents, and promotes Ukrainian books.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing Ukrainians to use national mobile tariffs without additional roaming charges when traveling to EU countries.
President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Ecumenical Patriarchate for joining the Peace Summit communiqué, which aims to unite the world around a just peace for Ukraine based on the UN Charter and international law.
Ukraine is working to achieve an important result in its EU accession negotiations and has a preliminary schedule for the summer months, and is actively seeking a just peace to end the war.
President Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops are gradually pushing Russian occupiers out of Kharkiv region, based on military reports.
Amid Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Poltava region, President Zelenskiy called on international partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense as the attacks claimed 12 victims, including two children.
President Zelenskyy announced new steps for peace, including the accession of states to the final communiqué of the Peace Summit and the preparation of working groups on the points of the Peace Formula for concrete actions to restore security.
Upon his return to Ukraine, President Zelenskyy met with military leaders, including the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, to receive detailed reports on the operational situation, defense contracts, assistance from partners, and progress in developing the capabilities of Ukrainian drones of various types and missions.
Russian occupants continue a continuous offensive in the Pokrovsk sector, attempting to break through the defenses near six settlements 32 times, with more than half of the combat engagements still ongoing.
Fierce fighting continues in the Liman sector, with seven combat engagements near Torske, Terny and Makiivka, and Russian occupants trying to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk and Lypky.
The Global Peace Summit communiqué is narrowly focused on addressing specific issues related to Russia's war against Ukraine, including territorial integrity and forcing Russia to comply with its provisions, but does not contain enforcement mechanisms.
Zelenskyy believes that Putin is trying to divide the world to get out of isolation, as Ukraine's resistance prevents a global war.
Ukraine needs to strengthen its military capabilities on the battlefield and increase international diplomatic pressure to force Russia to negotiate an end to the war and withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory.
Zelenskyy called on China to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, believing that China could play an important role in supporting Ukraine through its political and economic influence on Russia.
According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine is working to strengthen its military aid packages, as the current aid is not enough to win.