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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.

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.

“Today, I want to thank all the employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, everyone who always helps people in the wake of Russian strikes. It is important that, despite everything, Ukrainians know how to protect lives and help everyone around them. The State Emergency Service, the police, all our services, many volunteers, medical workers, first responders – all are as functional and effective as possible. Thank you,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the “National Legend of Ukraine” award to this year’s laureates. First Lady Olena Zelenska also took part in the ceremony.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of the European Council António Costa.

Ukraine is ready for any format of talks, including holding a bilateral meeting with Russia at the level of leaders. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this while speaking with the media in Washington.

During the meeting, the leaders began a substantive discussion of the details of security guarantees. As a result, certain projects are already in place, and the relevant teams will now be working on them intensively. Everything is to be formalized within ten days.

During the meeting in Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the United States of America Donald Trump discussed the real situation on the battlefield, the release of prisoners and the return of abducted children, efforts to achieve a durable peace, security guarantees, and bilateral cooperation.