Key facts
- President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Delgado on August 11, 2026.
- The discussion focused on furthering bilateral cooperation and sharing Ukraine's security experience.
- Costa Rica's support for Ukraine at the UN and in holding Russia accountable was acknowledged.
- Both leaders agreed to work towards a future meeting and extended invitations to visit each other's countries.
- Zelensky recently met with Serbian President Alexander Vucic to discuss territorial integrity and cooperation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky held discussions with Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Delgado on August 11, 2026, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation and sharing Ukraine's security expertise with the Central American nation. Zelensky expressed gratitude for Costa Rica's consistent support at the UN General Assembly, its efforts in returning abducted Ukrainian children, and in holding the Russian Federation accountable for its actions, including the crime of aggression. The two leaders committed to working towards a future meeting and extended mutual invitations to visit their respective countries.
Earlier in August, Zelensky visited Belgrade for a two-day meeting with Serbian President Alexander Vucic. This visit was considered symbolic given Serbia's traditional ties with Moscow. During their discussions, Vucic supported Ukraine's bid for EU membership. The leaders covered a broad range of topics, including mutual respect for territorial integrity, humanitarian aid, and bilateral cooperation. Specific areas of discussion included strengthening infrastructure, ports, railways, and the overall economies and security of both nations. Serbia expressed particular interest in Ukraine's experience in developing railway infrastructure, and potential joint projects in food security were also explored.