Zelensky hds online meeting with par explorers from Vernadsky Research Base

The meeting took place on the 160th anniversary of the birthday of Vodymyr Vernadsky, the first president of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, an Ukrinform correspondent reports, referring to the Office of the President of Ukraine.

In the course of the meeting, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Ukrainian scientists and researchers who, despite the war, continue develing independent Ukrainian science.

“Today, we are all fighting for our state and our future. And I believe your steps towards the develment of science are also bringing our victory closer,” the President of Ukraine said.

As part of the expedition, Ukrainian par explorers are carrying out the technical modernization of the Vernadsky Research Base. For this purpose, relevant budget financing was allocated.

According to Head of the 27th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition Yurii Otruba, the Vernadsky Research Base conducts scientific research that is valuable to Ukraine and the global community.

Even from a distance, Ukrainian par explorers are contributing to Ukraine’s struggle for independence and future. In particular, they appealed to the scientific community with a request to terminate any projects implemented in coeration with Russia.

Director of the National Antarctic Scientific Center (NANC) of Ukraine Yevhen Dykyi mentioned that 14 par explorers had wintered at the Vernadsky Research Base this year. Meanwhile, 14 more par explorers joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and are fighting on the front line, namely in Bakhmut.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine