The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who is co-hosting the Ukraine and Southeast Europe summit in Dubrovnik, visited the memorial room for fallen defenders at Sponza Palace in the historic Old City centre. 

As he entered the historic center, Zelensky was greeted with loud applause by many tourists, some of whom were clearly aware of his visit and waited for him to descend from Hotel Excelsior into the city.

After leaving Sponza Palace, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and State Secretary Frano Matušić briefly acquainted him with Dubrovnik’s history. The Ukrainian president was visibly moved by the support shown to him in Dubrovnik.