Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, attended a ceremony on the occasion of the 975th anniversary of the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery and the inauguration of the exhibition “Treasures of the Nation’s Spirit.”

Referring to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s cultural heritage, Zelensky emphasized the need to protect these works for future generations.

Khaled Al-Anani, the UNESCO Director-General, also attended the ceremony. This is the first trip by Mr. Al-Anani to Ukraine in his capacity as UNESCO Director-General.