The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the release of the last group of Israeli hostages held by the Hamas group for over two years. We hope for their speedy recovery after the inhuman suffering they have endured.

Ukraine strongly condemns terrorism in all its manifestations and considers the holding of civilians as hostages unacceptable. 

We are convinced that the release of the hostages should be the first important step in reaching final agreements on the settlement of the Middle East conflict.

Ukraine reaffirms its support for international efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. 

We note the key role of the peacemaking efforts of US President Donald Trump in achieving this historic agreement, as well as the role of all countries that supported its implementation.

It is this diplomacy of strength and determination that can end wars and restore peace. We hope that in the case of Russia's war against Ukraine, sufficient international pressure can be applied to the aggressor state of Russia to stop the killings and restore security and peace to our country and all of Europe.