Within the framework of an official diplomatic visit, the President of the National Council of Switzerland, Maya Riniker, visited Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, demonstrating solidarity during the ongoing crisis. The bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was extremely constructive.
A key focus of the talks was Switzerland's financial commitment - an officially announced package of 5 billion Swiss francs intended for the restoration of Ukrainian infrastructure. The countries identified multiple potential humanitarian projects that can be implemented through these funds.
Among the critical topics was the issue of abducted Ukrainian children. Zelenskyy insisted on active Swiss participation in efforts to return them, emphasizing international solidarity as a key element.
The president expressed deep gratitude for Switzerland's consistent support and peacekeeping initiatives, defining the meeting as an important step in international diplomacy during the conflict.