President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took part in the VIII International Veterans Forum “Ukraine. Veterans. Security.” The event is traditionally held on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who visited Kyiv on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day.

We remember: an independent Ukraine exists thanks to those who care about what will happen to Ukraine. We thank you all!

Today, we discussed primarily what next joint steps of ours can bring greater security to Ukraine and all of Europe, and bring us closer to a real end to the war.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has endorsed a proposal to reform the Presidential Office, ensuring that a significant portion of its staff are military personnel with verified combat experience and combat veterans. The proposal was submitted by Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak.

On the instruction of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva held another briefing for the ambassadors of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) countries.

The parties discussed the development of effective security guarantees for Ukraine from Europe, with the participation of the United States. This topic was a key focus during the meetings of the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and European partners in Washington on Monday, August 18.