Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with a delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led by its President, Marcos Perestrello, and including members of national parliaments from Portugal, Finland, Spain, Italy, and Türkiye.
Ihor Zhovkva thanked the delegation for visiting Ukraine and for their support.
He briefed them on the consequences of recent Russian aerial attacks and emphasized Ukraine’s need for additional air defense systems and missiles to protect its people.
Key topics of the meeting included strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, particularly through investments in Ukraine’s defense industry and the establishment of joint arms production.
Special attention was paid to the negotiation process aimed at achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace. The Deputy Head of the Office of the President reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness for the immediate establishment of a full and unconditional ceasefire. He stressed the importance of increasing joint pressure on Russia to end its aggression and achieve peace.
The discussion also touched on the need for reliable security guarantees for Ukraine. Ihor Zhovkva noted that this is a crucial element in preventing new aggression from the Russian Federation.