PRESS RELEASE : The state and big business must go through this difficult period for Ukraine with dignity together – President at the meeting with largest entrepreneurs

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 23 February 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of big business operating in our country. The event was attended by owners and top managers of the largest Ukrainian companies and business groups.

The Head of State thanked the businessmen for hearing the signal from the authorities at a difficult time for Ukraine, and together with other high-ranking officials informed them about the current situation.

“It is important to me that you are in Ukraine. I am not interested in any conflicts or misunderstandings between us in any issues. We must all go through this difficult period with dignity and protect Ukrainians,” the President stressed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that about 2 million Ukrainians work for the enterprises of business representatives present at the meeting.

“We protect our state, our citizens, as well as your companies. Therefore, you will have to protect them together with us – both companies and the people who work for them,” he said.

The Head of State urged the businessmen to be in Ukraine these days, next to their teams.

According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the state is working to ensure that the situation in the economy is stable, and that the national currency is stable.

Business representatives stressed their readiness to cooperate with the authorities to resolve all the issues that arise today.