Marcos Jr. reiterates PH support for Ukraine, 1,000 days since invasion

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the Philippines' unwavering support for Ukraine on Wednesday, marking 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Marcos Jr.'s statement came during a social media post recalling his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in June, where he reaffirmed the PH's support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized in parliament that Ukraine would not trade its sovereignty or relinquish territories and ruled out holding new elections until peace is achieved.

Zelenskyy outlined a 'resilience plan' aimed at forcing Russia to negotiate an end to the war in good faith, highlighting unity as a key point of this internal strategy.

In June, the Philippines committed to sending medical professionals to help care for the psychological needs of Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines.

Ukraine has also invited the Philippines to consider investing in peaceful parts of the country to aid economic recovery from the war.