(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was reported by Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on X, according to Ukrinform.

“I was pleased to welcome NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for detailed talks on Ukraine-NATO cooperation, peace efforts, and strengthening Ukraine's defense and resilience. I informed the Deputy Secretary General about the consequences of Russia's overnight strikes and shared Ukraine's priority needs in strengthening our air defense and other capabilities,” the minister said.

Sybiha thanked the NATO Deputy Secretary General for her solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian terror.

The parties agreed that Russian attacks undermine the peace efforts led by the United States and President Trump. They also discussed the next steps in the peace process.

“I appreciate the Deputy Secretary General reaffirming willingness to make every effort to strengthen Ukraine both at the diplomatic table and on the battlefield. We paid specific attention to the NATO's very effective PURL initiative and ways to increase contributions to it. I look forward to attending the upcoming NATO-Ukraine Council ministerial meeting,” added Ukraine's Foreign Minister.

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Photo: Andrii Sybiha / X

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