In The Hague, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The Head of State thanked him for the invitation to the NATO Summit. It is a clear signal that Ukraine remains among the priorities on the Alliance’s agenda.
Mark Rutte emphasized that this year’s event is building on the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, where a decision was made that Ukraine's path to the Alliance is irreversible.
“The decisions of last year’s Washington Summit were very important, and it is crucial that this course remains unchanged,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The President noted that Ukraine expects the NATO Summit’s final declaration to include signals of continued support for Ukrainians in their fight against Russian aggression.
The leaders coordinated steps within the framework of the Summit and discussed their shared expectations for its outcome.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the Russian Federation continues its missile and drone terror against civilian infrastructure and civilians. Therefore, one of the main focuses of the discussion was strengthening air defense and supporting the development of domestic defense production by NATO member states.
In addition, the discussion covered access for partners – members of NATO to weapons procurement.
