Council of Europe Secretary General Receives Ukrainian Order of Merit from Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian President Meets with Council of Europe Secretary General

According to Novyny.live: On February 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić. During this meeting, Zelenskyy presented Burić with the Order of Merit, First Class.

Cooperation and Key Issues Discussed

In their discussions on cooperation, Zelenskyy noted that

"many important issues were resolved over the past year, and there are plans for this year"

"we can be very fast, even faster than last year"

Zelenskyy stressed the importance of accountability for crimes, calling it "one of the factors for a worthy end to the war".

This meeting underscores Ukraine's efforts to strengthen international support amid its conflict with Russia and highlights the importance of collective action in ensuring justice for crimes committed. The discussion of a compensation mechanism points to Ukraine's intent not only to restore territorial integrity but also to secure reparations for damages incurred. The Council of Europe's role in this process is particularly significant, as it is the continent's leading human rights organization. Its work could prove crucial in developing legal norms concerning war crimes and their consequences.