Eu Day Light

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Egypt and Türkiye to Ukraine.

Zelensky said, "Every country and every relationship matters to Ukraine."

Highlighting the importance of the ambassadors' diplomatic presence in Kyiv, Zelensky stated that the diplomats had witnessed the destruction caused by Russia's ballistic missile attacks the previous night and understood the support Ukraine needed to protect lives. Zelensky emphasized the daily importance of supplying Patriot and HAWK air defense systems and strengthening air defenses.

President Zelensky reported that the meetings addressed efforts to achieve peace and Ukraine's integration with Europe. He also noted that Russia's blockade of the Black Sea and the food crisis in countries dependent on Ukrainian grain were discussed.