President Takes Part in Events on Ukraine's Independence Day

 

Prayer for Ukraine Was Held at Saint Sophia Cathedral on the Occasion of Independence Day

On the occasion of Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in a prayer for Ukraine held at Saint Sophia Cathedral.

Prayers were delivered by Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine Epiphanius, Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Sviatoslav, Supreme Mufti of Ukraine, Sheikh Ahmed Tamim, Head of the Kyiv-Zhytomyr Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine Vitaliy Kryvytskyi, Head of the All-Ukrainian Union of Churches of Evangelical Christians-Baptists Valerii Antoniuk, Senior Bishop of the Ukrainian Church of the Christian Faith of Evangelical Christians Anatoliy Kozachok, and Deputy Secretary General of the Ukrainian Bible Society Anatoliy Raychynets.

Also present at the event were President of the Ukrainian Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Roman Prodanyuk, Senior Bishop of the Ukrainian Christian Evangelical Church Serhii Lokshyn, Senior Bishop of the Ukrainian Evangelical Church Oleksandr Zaitsev, Bishop of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine Pavlo Shvarts, Bishop of the Ukrainian Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Church Marcos Hovhannisyan, Supreme Mufti of Crimea Ayder Rustemov, Representative of Jewish Religious Organizations of Ukraine Avraham Elimelech Bleich, and Deputy Bishop of the Transcarpathian Reformed Church Vyacheslav Kliuchkey.

Representatives of foreign religious organizations also participated in the prayer for Ukraine, including American evangelical pastor of the Harvest Praise and Worship Center Mark Burns and Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan’s Purse Edward Graham.

The clergy prayed for peace, freedom, and prosperity for Ukraine; blessings for the Ukrainian people; the release of captives; the healing of the wounded; and strength and support for Ukraine’s defenders.

 

In Kyiv, the President and First Lady of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Canada Paid Tribute to the Fallen Warriors

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Olena Zelenska, and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney honored the memory of the fallen Ukrainian heroes. Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv today on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska, together with Mark Carney, walked along the Alley of Remembrance for the Fallen Warriors and laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance.

 

Statement by the President of Ukraine Following the Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada

I wish you all good health!

Happy Independence Day!

Dear Mr. Prime Minister, dear Mark,

Dear attendees, teams, guests,

Dear journalists,

First and foremost, I want to once again thank Mark for this visit today – on such an important day for Ukraine and all Ukrainians, our Independence Day. This is deeply symbolic, as Canada was among the first to recognize the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, to recognize our sovereign state. For 34 years now, we have stood firmly together with Canada – as friends, as partners – sharing the same understanding of what our values are and how they must be defended. I am grateful to Canada for all the support – support that is truly sincere. We also deeply value the special bond between our peoples and cultures: Canada is home to one of the largest and strongest Ukrainian communities – more than one million people. This significantly enriches our relations and our closeness – the closeness between Ukraine and Canada. I am confident that we will always remain this close. Thank you.

But today, Mark’s visit is not limited to symbolism alone – we have had a very substantive meeting. There are important documents signed, there are clear agreements. The Action Plan for the Implementation of the Agreement on Security Cooperation between our countries, the Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters signed at the ministerial level, and the Letter of Intent on drone production. This is important, this is a priority, and you all know it. And now is the time when every day matters and should be filled with meaning. We discussed diplomacy – all our contacts and opportunities with partners. I informed Mark about our work with our American partners, and we discussed the prospects together with the Prime Minister. We must continue to put pressure on Russia to end this war, to end it with dignity, with guaranteed security and guaranteed peace. This is possible only through the joint strength of everyone in the world who wants peace and respects international law. The leaders’ dialogue format is the most effective path. I am grateful to Canada for its support in this regard and for its willingness to work at its level with other global actors to put greater pressure on Russia.

Canada is an active participant in the Coalition of the Willing, and we expect Canada to take an active role in implementing the security guarantees. Our teams – the members of the coalition – are currently developing the format for future joint security guarantees for Ukraine and for the region. It is important to make everything as practical as possible. We believe that Canada should be represented at the same level as our closest partners in Europe in developing the security guarantees and in engaging in the process of safeguarding peace. We count on the presence of Canadian forces in Ukraine. This is important for us.

Today, we discussed our defense cooperation. NATO countries are now joining a new program called PURL – a collective tool that allows for increased support for Ukraine through the procurement of weapons specifically from the United States of America. The program already includes decisions totaling 1.5 billion dollars. European countries have taken their steps, and I am grateful for Canada’s readiness to join the program. We have discussed this, and the Prime Minister has already said that there will be an additional $500 million, which is very important for us. I informed Mark about our capacities in weapons production, and this is primarily about identifying our priorities with Canada. Our top priority is drones for the front. We face a significant funding shortfall, even though we could substantially increase the supply of drones. Drones are now the kind of weapon that is essential – to hold the front, to deliver the necessary strikes to protect our energy infrastructure, and to strike enemy targets. That is why drones are number one in our defense efforts and tactical operations.

They allow us to save lives on the battlefield. The funds provided by Canada will be directed specifically toward drone production. We discussed this, and we have reached agreements. Canada is ready to provide funding and join this initiative. Thank you for that, Mark. Thank you.

Another important area of our cooperation is sanctions. Here, of course, we are grateful to Canada. Canada is among the leaders in sanctions efforts, and we greatly appreciate that. Canada is often the first to impose sanctions against certain entities, and then the world follows suit. We have now effectively prepared a new level of such work – Ukraine has synchronized its sanctions with those of Canada, and the corresponding decision took effect yesterday. In the near future, we are preparing for Canada to synchronize with our Ukrainian sanctions – our initial sanctions packages will be extended to Canada’s jurisdiction. This is important, and I am grateful that together we are raising the pressure on Russia to a truly tangible level. We are also working to ensure that Russian assets are used for protection against Russian aggression. We are thankful for this support.

We discussed energy cooperation, which is very important for us – energy is the foundation of resilience. Today, I offered Canada to join major energy projects – a large-scale energy partnership. We have the necessary port infrastructure and storage capacities. Ukrainian storage facilities can be used for the supply of Canadian gas, and this is crucial for stability not only in Ukraine but across Europe. Mark and I discussed the possibility of a rapid implementation of such a program. I believe that our energy ministers will hold a separate meeting to discuss all these details. We agreed that this will take place in the coming days. We are counting on Canada’s participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine, and this applies not only to restoring facilities but also to restoring people – rehabilitation after injuries. We discussed such programs for our veterans, and I am grateful to Canada for its readiness and very hopeful that we will see concrete initiatives that can truly benefit many of our people.

And one more thing.

I want to especially highlight Canada’s participation in our global coalition to bring home Ukrainian children who were abducted by Russia. These are thousands of children who remain in Russia, and it is extremely difficult to bring them back. But this must happen – without a doubt. We are grateful to everyone who is helping. Forty-one countries are now part of our coalition. I am thankful to Canada for its active involvement. We must bring back all Ukrainian children, all prisoners – our servicemen and our civilians. And today, we have the opportunity – the Head of the Office will be there with the team, as well as the Prime Minister with the team. Today there will be an opportunity to visit the Bring Kids Back office and to discuss the programs we have and what we are counting on.

We are very hopeful that one day all our children will be home – in a peaceful, independent Ukraine with guaranteed security. We are working together precisely to make this happen.

And today, on Independence Day, I want to especially thank our warriors. They have achieved very good results in long-range strikes. Everyone can see it, and today we have, I believe, very, very positive results in Donbas. Some good surprises for the Russians. I think the Commander-in-Chief will share all the details later.

Glory to Ukraine!

 

On the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of Ukraine’s Independence, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska Took Part in Ceremonial Events on Sophia Square

On Sophia Square in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska participated in the events marking Ukraine’s Independence Day.

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine General Keith Kellogg, the defense ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, and Canada, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia, and spiritual leaders personally came to congratulate Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

“Today, Ukraine marks its Independence Day – at war. Defending itself. Under strikes and air alerts. Yet strong. And, very importantly, not alone. And with each passing day, pushing this war more and more back to where it came from – into the Russian sky and onto Russian soil. And with every step of this war there – with the pressure on Russia, with their real losses – we know that peace for Ukraine is drawing closer,” the Head of State noted.

The Prime Minister of Canada congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day and expressed his respect and support for Ukraine.

“Canada will always be with you. Your cause – freedom, democracy, sovereignty – is our cause. And your history informs our history. I grew up on the Canadian Prairies, where my horizon looked like your flag. Where my classmates bore your names, and where their parents and grandparents spoke your language,” Mark Carney noted.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukrainians and all partners are working together to press Russia toward peace and to achieve guaranteed security. The President thanked everyone who is helping, and all Ukrainian warriors who, for 1,278 days of the full-scale Russian invasion, have been defending Ukraine’s independence.

The memory of the fallen heroes of different times, who gave the most precious thing – their lives – for the sake of Ukraine and its independence, was honored with a moment of silence.

The President presented the Golden Star Orders to the families of the fallen warriors who have been awarded the title Hero of Ukraine:

Senior Soldier Heorhii Pavlov. He repelled assaults by Russian occupiers in the Avdiivka sector. From February 2023 to January 2024, he eliminated 63 enemy infantrymen and wounded about 100 more. In February of last year, three Ukrainian defenders were blocked by a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group. Heorhii Pavlov made his way to them, evacuated his wounded brothers-in-arms, eliminated three Russian soldiers, and captured another one. Heorhii Pavlov was killed on February 15 last year while defending a position near Avdiivka.

Major Vladyslav Solop. As a pilot of an aviation squadron, he carried out 18 combat sorties in the most challenging sectors of the front, striking enemy personnel, command posts, and equipment. On December 14 of last year, he took off for a combat mission to destroy a road bridge over the Konka River in the Kherson region. Major Solop had to operate in extremely difficult conditions, but despite this, he did everything possible to complete the mission. During the launch of air-delivered munitions, after receiving information about a Russian missile launched in his direction, he performed an anti-missile maneuver to get closer to the target. However, his aircraft was shot down. Vladyslav Solop died while steering the damaged aircraft away from the village of Sonyachne.

Senior Soldier Oleksandr Khomiak (National Guard of Ukraine). In August and September of last year, while surrounded together with his brothers-in-arms, he carried out reconnaissance missions. Thanks to his efforts, 10 pieces of armored equipment, 4 mortar crews, 15 UAVs, and about 2 platoons of occupiers were destroyed. On September 15, despite the enemy’s numerical superiority, he engaged in a firefight and eliminated about two enemy squads. During the battle, Oleksandr Khomiak sustained multiple gunshot wounds, but in the final moments of his life, he shielded the entrance for his brothers-in-arms to reach cover, took the blow upon himself, and saved them from shrapnel injuries.

The President personally honored three more Heroes of Ukraine. The nation’s highest award was bestowed upon:

Sergeant (Reserve) Nazar Sapeta, commander of an air assault squad. From December 2022 to September 2023, he defended Ukraine in the Luhansk region and near Chasiv Yar and Klishchiivka in the Donetsk region. In battles, he eliminated at least 65 occupiers. On September 22, 2023, together with his group, he broke through the enemy’s defensive lines, creating the conditions for a subsequent advance. During that battle, Nazar Sapeta sustained a severe blast injury that led to the amputation of both legs.

Captain Pavlo Sevriuk, commander of a strike UAV company. Since July 2022, he has been performing combat missions in the Zaporizhzhia region. Last year, he eliminated enemy assault groups in the village of Robotyne. He operates FPV drones at distances of 40–50 km from the line of contact. Over the course of combat operations, Pavlo Sevriuk has neutralized approximately 250 occupiers, 15 Russian tanks, 45 armored fighting vehicles, 240 vehicles, 77 howitzers, 5 self-propelled artillery systems, 3 multiple launch rocket systems, and 13 air defense systems (including eight Buk-M3s, one Buk-M2, two Tor-M2s, and two Strela-10 systems).

Major Mykola Chernysh (National Guard of Ukraine). At the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, he personally initiated the adaptation of Soviet-era ammunition for use with modern strike UAVs. In the Donetsk region, he developed a combat route and coordinated the launch of a strike UAV that successfully hit a Russian 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled mortar. In the Luhansk region, under his direct leadership and guidance, a Russian Tor air defense system was destroyed, along with 11 pieces of equipment and 9 dugouts housing enemy personnel.

The Head of State presented the Cross of Military Merit to six warriors. The award was bestowed upon:

Junior Sergeant Illia Adamov. He took an active part in combat operations in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Since last year, he has been defending Ukraine in the Pokrovsk sector. In January of this year, as part of a strike UAV crew, he destroyed an enemy vehicle with infantry and a fuel and lubricants depot, halting an enemy advance. Additionally, within just one month, three more enemy vehicles, two ammunition depots, a tank, and an artillery piece were destroyed.

Sergeant Volodymyr Huzenko. In February of this year, in the Pokrovsk sector, he organized an all-around defense that prevented an enemy flanking maneuver and encirclement. In March, his unit held a strategic position for 18 hours; during that time, he personally eliminated occupiers and captured two Russian servicemen. In one battle, he single-handedly held off the enemy for four hours and later assisted in evacuating wounded brothers-in-arms. Despite suffering a concussion, he continued firing his machine gun and stopped the advance of an enemy assault group.

Lieutenant Dmytro Kravchenko. In challenging combat conditions in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions, as well as in the Sumy region, he restored lost communications between combat groups and the command post, evacuated equipment under heavy shelling, and stopped a cyberattack targeting the command system. Thanks to his actions, 67 occupiers, seven armored vehicles, and two Russian command posts were destroyed.

Soldier Oleksandr Kurtse. From February to July of this year, for 149 days, he held positions near Andriivka in the Pokrovsk sector. He repeatedly repelled enemy assaults, eliminated occupiers, and captured prisoners. He destroyed an enemy IFV and stopped an enemy assault group. Under fire, he rescued wounded brothers-in-arms.

Soldier Yevhen Netesanyi. In the Donetsk region in February of this year, he detected the approach of an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group and was the first to open fire. In March, he held back an enemy advance for 40 minutes, eliminating four occupiers. In May, during an enemy attack, after losing communication and his commander, he rallied a group of soldiers, organized the defense, and thwarted an attempted breakthrough. He was wounded twice and saved six brothers-in-arms from enemy fire.

Colonel Anatolii Sichkar (State Border Guard Service). From September 2024 to January 2025, units under his command inflicted critical losses on the enemy’s “elite” assault units in the Kursk region. Colonel Sichkar personally led personnel to frontline positions and made four trips to the forward edge of the defense line. In total, his unit eliminated more than 180 occupiers, captured four more, and targeted over 120 enemy firing positions and about 60 fortification and infrastructure facilities.

The Head of State also honored defenders with the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 2nd and 3rd Class, and the Orders “For Courage,” 1st and 3rd Class.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented battle flags to the commanders of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade, the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade, the 48th Separate Artillery Brigade, the 783rd Separate Brigade for Operational Engineering of the Territory of the State Special Transport Service, and the Support Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine. He also presented the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to the Chief of Staff – Deputy Commander of the 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade, the commanders of the 65th “Velykyi Luh” Separate Mechanized Brigade, the 360th Separate Coastal Missile Brigade, the 225th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment, the Head of the Counterintelligence Department of the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Head of the 2nd Border Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

In addition, the President presented ribbons bearing the honorary title “Podilska” to the commander of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade and “Kodatska” to the commander of the 108th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also awarded state honors to medical workers, journalists, volunteers, artists, educators, and religious figures.

The Head of State presented the Order of Merit, 3rd Class, to the wife of the fallen war photographer, cameraman, and reporter Ruslan Hanushchak; the Order of Freedom to service member, paramedic, and volunteer Yuliia “Taira” Paievska; the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th Class, to head of the Council of the Odesa Regional Association of Jews – former prisoners of ghettos and Nazi concentration camps Ruvin Shvartsman; the Orders of Merit, 3rd Class, to journalist and volunteer Kateryna Kusmarova and to Deputy Director of the Donetsk Railway regional branch Valerii Savchyshyn; the Order of Princess Olga, 2nd Class, to head of Oberih Mykolayivshchyny NGO Nelli Yarovenko; the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Class, to singer Susana Jamaladinova (Jamala); and the Medal "For Saved Life" to ambulance driver from the Kherson region Volodymyr Pavliuk.

Separately, Volodymyr Zelenskyy recognized the contributions of Ukraine’s friends around the world and presented the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th Class, to Elijah Brown, General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance; the Orders of Merit, 1st Class, to Pål Henning Jonson, Minister of Defense of Sweden, and to General Keith Kellogg, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine; the Order of Merit, 2nd Class, to Martin Jäger, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Ukraine; the Orders of Merit, 3rd Class, to Pastor Mark Burns, founder and CEO of The NOW Television Network (USA); to Mridula Ghosh, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and Board Chair at the East European Development Institute (India); to Alan Donaldson, General Secretary of the European Baptist Federation (United Kingdom). The Cross of Ivan Mazepa was presented to Mykhailo Savkiv, President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (USA).

 

Defense Cooperation, Security Guarantees, and Diplomatic Support: President of Ukraine Meet with the Prime Minister of Canada

In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney in a one-on-one format and in an expanded format.

The Head of State thanked Mark Carney for his visit to Ukraine on Independence Day and emphasized that Canada was one of the first countries to recognize the restoration of Ukraine’s independence in 1991.

The leaders discussed diplomatic steps and coordination with partners. In particular, the President briefed on cooperation with the United States.

“We must continue to exert pressure on Russia in order to end this war with dignity – with guaranteed security and guaranteed peace. This is possible only through the joint strength of everyone in the world who seeks peace and respects international law. The leaders’ dialogue format is the most effective path,” said the Head of State.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed the synchronization of sanctions between Ukraine and Canada to jointly strengthen pressure on Russia. Mark Carney noted that Canada is expanding sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that it is important that Canada participate in the development of security guarantees for Ukraine on the same level as European countries.

“We are counting on the presence of Canadian forces in Ukraine. This is important for us,” the President said.

Mark Carney added that Canada supports the efforts of the United States to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, which requires strong security guarantees on land, at sea, and in the air. Canada is considering the possibility of deploying its forces to help ensure Ukraine’s security.

“We emphasize that the approach to peace and security must follow the principle that no decisions about Ukraine are made without Ukraine, and no decisions about Europe are made without Europe,” the Prime Minister stated.

In June, Canada provided Ukraine with a defense assistance package worth 2 billion Canadian dollars. Of this, 800 million will be allocated for the procurement of military equipment, armored vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and drones. The leaders also discussed defense cooperation and Canada’s involvement in NATO’s PURL program. The President thanked Canada for its readiness to allocate 500 million dollars under this initiative and outlined the potential of Ukraine’s defense industry.

“We will also allocate over 200 million dollars for the joint production of defense products in our two countries, including modern drones involving Canadian suppliers. And another 165 million dollars for strengthening drone capabilities, as well as additional funds for humanitarian assistance to support civilians affected by this horrific war,” noted the Prime Minister of Canada.

The two sides also discussed cooperation in the energy sector. The President invited Canada to join energy projects, including the use of Ukrainian storage facilities for the supply of Canadian gas, in particular to the European market. In the coming days, the energy ministers of the two countries will discuss this matter in detail.

The leaders also focused on Canada’s potential involvement in Ukraine’s recovery, the implementation of rehabilitation programs for Ukrainian veterans, and joint efforts to bring back children illegally taken and deported by Russia.

 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney Signed the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Agreement on Security Cooperation Between Ukraine and Canada

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney signed the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Agreement on Security Cooperation between Ukraine and Canada.

This plan defines the key areas and mechanisms for implementing bilateral cooperation in the security sphere. It covers military training, the development of defense capabilities, intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and the fight against terrorism and hybrid threats.

Ukraine and Canada signed the Agreement on Security Cooperation on February 24 of last year. At that time, Canada became the first country outside Europe to confirm its security commitments to Ukraine. The two countries thus launched a strategic security partnership in various areas.

In the presence of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Minister of National Defense of Canada David McGuinty signed the Letter of Intent between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Department of National Defense of Canada concerning the joint production of defense materiel in Canada and Ukraine.

The document confirms Canada’s intention to finance joint production of Ukrainian-origin defense materiel in Canada and Ukraine to support our country and improve jointly manufactured products.

Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc signed the Agreement between Ukraine and Canada on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.

The document provides for the exchange of information on customs legislation and its application practices, the development of training and professional development programs, cooperation in organizing customs control, combating customs violations, and the involvement of international technical assistance.

 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney Took Part in the Defense Forum and Met with Defense Ministers of Partner Countries

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a forum dedicated to defense cooperation with partners and production for the needs of modern warfare.

The Head of State met with the defense ministers of partner countries who arrived in Ukraine on Independence Day.

The meeting was attended by: Canada’s Minister of National Defense David McGuinty; Denmark’s Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen; Latvia’s Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds; Lithuania’s Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė; Romania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu; Sweden’s Minister of Defense Pål Jonson; Czechia’s Deputy Minister of Defense Daniel Blažkovec; Estonia’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Kaimo Kuusk; and the United Kingdom’s Under-Secretary of State for Defense – Minister for Veterans and People Alistair Carns.

The President thanked the ministers, the leaders of their countries, and their peoples for their support of Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression.

According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the process of building a new security architecture for Europe has begun, and security guarantees for Ukraine must be one of its key elements.

“We understand that these security guarantees for Ukraine’s future and for the security of Europe are based first and foremost on a strong Ukrainian army,” the President emphasized.

The participants of the meeting highlighted the importance of continuing to develop Ukraine’s defense industry. They noted the effectiveness of the Danish model of financing the Ukrainian defense industry and discussed other potential avenues of support. The partner countries expressed interest in various formats of defense cooperation with Ukraine.

During the forum, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney were presented with the latest advancements of Ukraine’s weapons and military equipment production.

 

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