At Olena Zelenska’s initiative, the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen has for the sixth year brought together people and countries around Ukraine that are ready to seek answers to shared challenges

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, national leaders, our friends, partners and the professional community. Their presence here, despite constant Russian attacks, is another expression of solidarity with Ukraine.

This year, the Summit brought participants together around the theme of resilience: “The World in 2026: Finding Stability in Times of Uncertainty”.

Each country has its own experience of what helps society endure moments of crisis, recover and move forward.

For Ukraine, this is a very practical conversation. Over the years of full-scale war, we have seen clearly what truly sustains the state. Our strength is our people, who simply continue to do their work despite shelling and uncertainty.

This experience will not remain merely part of a discussion. One outcome of the Summit is a “Global Dictionary of Resilience”. It will bring together experience and practices from different countries that help communities maintain connections, keep institutions functioning and navigate crises. Ukraine certainly has something to share with the world.

We thank our partners and friends of Ukraine for standing with us in the most difficult times. Resilience is only a united force.