Zelensky spoke with the OSCE Chair about support for Ukraine.

President Zelensky announced this via Telegram.

Ukraine's Priority During Finland's Chairmanship of the OSCE

The President expressed gratitude that Elina Valtonen chose Ukraine for her first visit in her capacity as head of the OSCE.

Ukraine appreciates the support for the "peace through strength" approach and the high priority given to Ukrainian issues during Finland's presidency in the OSCE.

During the meeting, the possibilities for the OSCE to protect the rights of Ukrainian children, support the military, and assist in the release of Ukrainian citizens unlawfully held in Russian prisons were discussed.

There was also an emphasis on the need to strengthen sanctions against the Russian "shadow fleet" and attention was drawn to the environmental threat posed by this fleet, as well as its role in undermining price caps on Russian oil and financing the war.

The parties discussed expanding the OSCE's role in protecting lives, ensuring peace, and countering Russian aggression.

The President underscored that significant progress in protecting lives and moving closer to lasting peace for Ukraine can be achieved together with international partners.

Let us remind you that today Zelensky stated he would attend the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine Defense in the "Ramstein" format, which will take place in Germany.

He also had a conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, about the return of Ukrainian children forcibly relocated by Russia.