Zeleskyy, Stoltenberg discuss need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
"During my meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, I thanked him for supporting Ukraine throughout his tenure as Secretary General of the Alliance and for his efforts to unite the world in helping Ukraine and strengthening our army," Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel on Wednesday.
The parties discussed the need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, as well as continuing work to ensure that Ukraine receives an invitation to NATO as soon as possible.
The interlocutors also discussed the importance of timely implementation of all agreements following the Washington summit of the Alliance.
In turn, Stoltenberg, following the meeting, said that the parties will continue to work to bring closer the day when Ukraine will become a member of NATO.
"Important meeting with my good friend President Zelenskyy at UNGA in New York. We agree that Ukraine’s future is in NATO. We will continue to work together to bring that day closer, and to help Ukraine prevail in its fight for freedom," Stoltenberg wrote on X.