Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported on her meeting with Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Randip Sarai, with whom she discussed new steps in cooperation—ranging from funding for energy resilience to joint projects in the areas of housing for veterans and the development of strategic resources.
“I briefed him on the government’s work to prepare for the upcoming heating seasons as part of regional stability plans, as well as on Ukraine’s key needs for energy equipment to develop distributed generation. We highly appreciate Canada’s consistent support in strengthening our state and the recently announced contribution of 20 million Canadian dollars to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund,” she wrote on Telegram.
Svyrydenko thanked Canada for its willingness to cooperate in establishing a veterans’ support fund, which is intended to strengthen the reintegration system for Ukrainians after their service. “We look forward to further cooperation, particularly in sharing expertise in the field of construction of housing for veterans,” she emphasized.
In addition, she said, the two countries discussed cooperation in the field of critical minerals and the development of mineral deposits. The parties agreed to deepen cooperation in geological exploration.
Svyrydenko also invited Canadian partners to become active participants in an international donor conference aimed at mobilizing efforts to restore a new safe confinement at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following the Russian attack.
Adonis Medical Network has begun cooperation with the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU) and is signing declarations to provide primary medical care under the Medical Guarantees Program (MGP).
According to Interfax-Ukraine, as part of the cooperation with the NSHU, patients who have signed a declaration will receive a full range of services under the MGP, including consultations with a family doctor, therapist, or pediatrician, dynamic monitoring of chronic diseases, issuance of sick leave certificates, medical certificates, electronic referrals to narrow-profile specialists, and electronic prescriptions under the Affordable Medicines Program, as well as basic laboratory and instrumental examinations.
According to the National Health Service of Ukraine, 479 private medical institutions and 953 individual entrepreneurs have been contracted for primary medical care under the PMG for 2026.
Founded in 1997, Adonis is a multidisciplinary medical center for adults and children. The medical group includes seven modern clinics in Kyiv and the region, more than 80 medical specialties, its own laboratories, operating centers, inpatient facilities, and departments of specialized specialists.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsya discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Liu Bin in Beijing.
“In Beijing, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Kyslytsya held Ukrainian-Chinese political consultations with Assistant (Deputy) Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Liu Bin,” according to a statement from the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the report, the parties discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda, outlined plans for further contacts at the highest and high levels, discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic cooperation, and issues of interaction within international organizations.
The interlocutors confirmed that mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is the foundation of Ukrainian-Chinese relations.
“There was an in-depth exchange of views on the current situation related to the ongoing armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as international efforts to achieve sustainable and lasting peace,” the statement said.
As part of his working visit to Beijing, Kislitsya also met with representatives of Chinese expert and analytical circles, as well as the diplomatic corps of partner countries.
The leadership of the Ukrainian Red Cross (URC), the chairman of the board of ArcelorMittal, and representatives of the Luxembourg Red Cross discussed the issue of attracting resources for the implementation of joint humanitarian projects.
“During a working visit to Luxembourg, I met with Michel Würth, Chairman of the Board of ArcelorMittal, and representatives of the Luxembourg Red Cross at ArcelorMittal’s headquarters. We discussed opportunities for future cooperation in Ukraine and attracting resources for joint humanitarian and research initiatives,” UKK CEO Maxim Dotsenko said on Facebook on Thursday.
According to Dotsenko, for the Ukrainian Red Cross, international partnerships are about trust, shared responsibility, and real support for people affected by the war.
“It is thanks to such interactions that we can strengthen our assistance where it is most needed,” Dotsenko said.
Ukraine and the Slovak Republic have signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation and a joint roadmap.
On the Ukrainian side, the agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka following joint Ukrainian-Slovak intergovernmental consultations on Friday.
The countries also signed a protocol between the governments on border crossing points across the common state border. On the Ukrainian side, the document was signed by Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine – Minister of Community and
Territorial Development Oleksiy Kuleba.
In addition, an agreement was signed between the countries on mutual understanding regarding the placement of Ukraine’s diplomatic mission in Slovakia and Slovakia’s diplomatic mission in Ukraine. On the Ukrainian side, the document was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sibiga.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko and Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico signed an agreement on the exchange of information on labor mobility, as well as a joint roadmap.
As reported, joint Ukrainian-Slovak intergovernmental consultations are taking place on Friday with the participation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Cyprus is ready to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the field of rehabilitation programs for citizens affected by the war. This was stated by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus to Ukraine, Michalis Firillas, during a meeting with a representative of Interfax-Ukraine.
“Cyprus is known not only as a resort country, but also for its modern medicine and high-quality rehabilitation services. We want to use this potential to help Ukrainians who need treatment and recovery from injuries and psychological trauma,” the diplomat said.
According to him, Cyprus already has a number of medical centers and clinics specializing in physical rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and psychological support. “We are interested in creating joint programs with Ukrainian partners that will allow our medical institutions to accept more patients from Ukraine,” Firillas emphasized.
The ambassador added that this cooperation could include both the treatment of military and civilians, as well as training programs for Ukrainian doctors and rehabilitation specialists. “Our task is to ensure that Ukrainians receive quality care and support during the most difficult time for them,” he concluded.
