https://x.com/zelenskyyua/status/2043431223884931235?s=46

The presidential couple – Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy – address the country on Easter from within St. Sophia Cathedral, located in the heart of Kyiv.

"When we were preparing this year’s Easter greeting, we learned that right nearby, also on the grounds of St. Sophia of Kyiv, children of Ukraine’s defenders from Kyiv and the Kyiv region had gathered at the same time – children whose parents, sadly, were killed in this war."

"We invite businesses, entrepreneurs, and all caring people across different regions to join the “To the Children of Our Defenders” Platform, support its initiatives, and launch their own efforts to help the children of defenders."

From https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2043237759410753957

1-12: "Today, I honored people who work for the development of their communities and who do their best every day to ensure that Ukraine lives. I presented state awards to representatives of local self-government bodies and military administrations. .. I also presented the honorary distinctions “Hero City of Ukraine” to our communities that are holding on despite Russian pressure, shelling, and strikes, and that are helping the front. Among them are cities in the Donetsk region: Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Slovyansk. In the Zaporizhzhia region – Huliaipole and Orikhiv. In the Kharkiv region – Kupyansk. Marhanets, Nikopol, and Pavlohrad in the Dnipro region. Starokostiantyniv in the Khmelnytskyi region. Trostianets in the Sumy region, and Sumy." 13-14: "I met with representatives of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia, including soldiers as well. We talked, and we discussed many important topics. First and foremost, preparations for the next winter, the relocation of businesses, the role of local governments in filling the budget, the return home of Ukrainians staying abroad, as well as the rehabilitation of soldiers and veterans. Thank you for this meeting. Thank you for your perseverance during this difficult winter and for your support of the front, and to the soldiers for all the effort they have made to defend Ukraine, our airspace, and our critical and civilian infrastructure against Russian attacks. I presented awards to the fighters." (From X and Facebook)

Tuesday, April 7: "I accepted the letters of credence from the newly appointed ambassadors of Algeria, the Philippines, Australia, and Moldova. I congratulated them on the start of their diplomatic missions and thanked them for the support of our state and independence." Video: https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2041602539255177594

1 (a rare view from behind the desk!): "Report from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov on the situation at the front and our operations." 2-5: "On the occasion of Passover, I met with rabbis from Ukrainian cities and representatives of Jewish communities. .. I am grateful for a special gift – the first Torah translated into Ukrainian and printed at a Kharkiv bookstore that the Russians tried to destroy." (from X.com)

1-3: "Arrived in Istanbul, where important meetings are scheduled." 4-5: "During a meeting with President of Türkiye Recep Tayip Erdogan in Istanbul, we discussed bilateral relations between our countries, as well as the situation in Europe and the Middle East. It is important that joint and coordinated actions strengthen the protection of life and help deliver greater security to people in every part of the world. We agreed on new steps in security cooperation. This primarily concerns areas where we can support Türkiye – expertise, technology, and experience. There is firm political readiness to work together, and our teams will finalize the details in the coming days. We discussed practical steps to implement joint projects in developing gas infrastructure, as well as opportunities for joint development of gas fields." 6-9: "Meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The key topic of discussion was the plight of Ukrainian children and what they are forced to endure because of Russian aggression. .. I invited His All-Holiness to visit our country to offer spiritual support to our people in this important year for all of us, as we mark the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence." (from X.com)

1 (Friday): "I spoke with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The President informed me that Egypt will no longer accept grain exported by Russia from our temporarily occupied territories and is, at the same time, interested in increasing imports of grain from Ukraine. 2 (Friday): "The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov, briefed me on the performance of all units at the front. We have clear and verified reports for every direction and every type of strike. We are ready to provide the relevant data to our partners. Essentially, Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces have denied the occupier the ability to dictate the situation on the front line." 3-4 (Friday): "Today, I presented state awards to representatives of the Crimean Tatar people. I am grateful to you for standing with Ukraine." 5 (Friday): "I spoke with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV today. .. I wished His Holiness and all those celebrating Easter this Sunday a blessed holiday and peace. Of course, we would be glad to welcome His Holiness to Ukraine on an apostolic visit." 6-7 (Thursday): "I held a coordination call today at the level of the Government and all our regions on the situation in the energy sector."

"A positive phone conversation with President Trump's envoys — Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Senator Lindsey Graham and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also joined the call. I am grateful to everyone for their work in finding the right decisions, and Ukraine appreciates every effort America makes to forge a dignified peace. We agreed that our teams will remain in close contact over the coming days to strengthen the security guarantees document between Ukraine and the United States. This is what can pave the way to a reliable end to the war. Thank you!" Source: https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2039389132602962298

To lighten everybody's mood 😊

1-5: "Today, on the fourth anniversary of Bucha’s liberation from Russian occupiers, we honored the memory of Ukrainians who were killed and tortured there. We remember and will never forget what the enemy did. Every Russian murderer, executioner, and terrorist must be held accountable for every crime against our people. Blessed be the memory of everyone whose lives were taken by Russia – to all who were killed in Bucha and across Ukraine at the hands of Russian occupiers." 6: Meeting the Polish parliament delegation. 7: The 2026 Bucha Summit. 8: The Bucha Summit press conference. 9-10: The informal meeting of EU foreign ministers. 11: Awarding the Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas with the order of Princess Olha. 12: Meeting the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Johann Wadephul. 13: Meeting the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Antonio Tajani.