Next week, Volodymyr Zelensky will undertake an important and long-awaited trip to France to personally participate in the meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)
This is another step in the diplomatic activities of the President of Ukraine, which is becoming increasingly recognized in international diplomatic circles, aiming to communicate the country's position and draw the world's attention to the current challenges and needs of the Ukrainian people. According to information from numerous sources, including the publication "European Pravda," the plan was initially being developed in accordance with the official program of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. According to this scenario, the head of the Ukrainian state intends to depart for Strasbourg on Thursday, June 26. This means that his visit to the French city will be a key stage of Zelensky's European diplomatic activities during these days. While official sources confirm that this visit has already been agreed upon with the president's office, it should be noted that, due to a busy schedule of international events, including NATO and EU summits, there remains a possibility of changes to the initial plans. Primarily, this concerns whether the Ukrainian leader will manage to travel to Strasbourg directly from The Hague — where, according to preliminary information, he plans to be on June 23-24 during NATO summit events — or if events will unfold under a different scenario. According to reports from "European Pravda," after the NATO summit in The Hague, Zelensky is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with EU officials and leaders of European Union member states. This will serve as an opportunity to discuss the most urgent issues of security, economy, and politics, as well as to consolidate Ukraine's support within the European and global political arena. Overall, the planned schedule suggests that after participating in major international forums, Zelensky will take a brief pause for diplomatic meetings that are crucial for shaping European and global support for Ukraine. Participants plan to discuss security issues, humanitarian aid, reforms, and pathways for Ukraine's integration into the European community. Thus, the visit to Strasbourg and activity during this period of high-profile international events fit well within Ukraine's strategy — to show the global community that Kyiv remains an active participant in the European political process and strives for close cooperation to achieve long-term security and stability. Currently, diplomatic circles are monitoring the developments, as any changes to the plans could impact the effectiveness and outcomes of the scheduled events. But one thing is clear: in the near future, the Ukrainian leadership will take another step toward integrating Ukraine into the European space and will intensify diplomatic efforts ahead of important decisions.