Volodymyr Zelensky calls for joint effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz free

On 2026-04-17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for joint efforts to create an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He made the appeal during a video conference attended by 50 countries and chaired by France and Britain, citing Ukraine's Black Sea experience and the need for clear decisions.