Ukrainian President Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Rutte in Odesa to discuss Ukraine's demand for air defense systems and other weapons. Zelensky emphasized the need for the “Patriot” missile system and called on allies to increase arms production. He also said that it is important to form alliances with parties that can guarantee Ukraine's security in the future. Rutte said that NATO will continue to provide political and other forms of aid to Ukraine, and said that in the first three months of this year, NATO members have provided more than 20 billion euros in aid to Ukraine. Zelensky also mentioned that Ukraine and partners are discussing the deployment of contingents in the Black Sea, and believes Turkey can play an important role in future maritime security. Furthermore, Zelensky revealed that negotiations between the US and Ukraine on the mining agreement are progressing smoothly, and a meeting at the same level will be held this week.

Ukrainian President Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Rutte in Odesa to discuss Ukraine's demand for air defense systems and other weapons. Zelensky emphasized the need for the “Patriot” missile system and called on allies to increase arms production. He also said that it is important to form alliances with parties that can guarantee Ukraine's security in the future. Rutte said that NATO will continue to provide political and other forms of aid to Ukraine, and said that in the first three months of this year, NATO members have provided more than 20 billion euros in aid to Ukraine. Zelensky also mentioned that Ukraine and partners are discussing the deployment of contingents in the Black Sea, and believes Turkey can play an important role in future maritime security. Furthermore, Zelensky revealed that negotiations between the US and Ukraine on the mining agreement are progressing smoothly, and a meeting at the same level will be held this week.