Guatemala

President Zelenskyy met with President Arevalo of Guatemala during his visit to the United States. They discussed the Peace Formula and the possibility of Guatemala's participation in the return of deported Ukrainian children.

Ukraine and Guatemala considered the possibility of strengthening economic cooperation, including the conclusion of a free trade agreement. Guatemala actively supports Ukraine in international initiatives and coalitions.

Heavy rains in Central America caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 13 people in El Salvador and Guatemala.

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

The Biden administration is tightening rules on the export of civilian weapons to 36 countries to prevent them from being used to commit crimes and human rights violations.

The first cargo ship passed through the newly opened temporary deepwater channel in Baltimore after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge halted water traffic.

President Zelenskyy thanked President Arevalo for his country's continued support for Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion and discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine's defense needs, and ensuring grain exports despite Russian obstacles.