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The leaders discussed Ukraine's defense needs, further cooperation to expand the capabilities of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, in particular with long-range weapons and, in the future, modern Western aviation.

The parties discussed further long-term defense cooperation between Ukraine and Germany, including the functioning of hubs for the repair of Western equipment.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Canadian Prime Minister for his recent visit to Kyiv and expressed gratitude to Canada and all Canadians for their assistance from the very beginning of the full-scale Russian aggression.

The President noted that he believes in the decision of Ukraine's partners, which will make NATO strong and decisive.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Smyrnov met with Director-General of the European Commission for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Gert Jan Koopman. 

Ukraine is de facto already in the Alliance. Our weapons are the weapons of the Alliance. Our values are what the Alliance believes in. Our defense is the very element of the formula of Europe that makes it united, free and peaceful. Vilnius must confirm all this.