Zelensky, Støre discuss Ukraine’s defense needs, coordinate positions before NATO Summit

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre have held a phone conversation.

The relevant statement was made by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“During the phone call with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, I spoke about my trip to the frontline positions of Ukrainian troops in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions,” Zelensky wrote.

The parties discussed the current situation on the battlefield and daily steps to de-occupy Ukrainian territory.

“I conveyed some of Ukraine’s defense needs, including artillery,” the Head of State noted.

Additionally, Zelensky and Støre coordinated their positions on the eve of the NATO Summit in Vilnius.

President Zelensky also invited the Prime Minister of Norway to visit Ukraine.

“I am grateful to Jonas Gahr Støre for the unwavering political, economic and defense support. In particular, for the latest military assistance package and Norway’s contribution to the fighter jet coalition,” Zelensky added.

A reminder that Norway will provide military, humanitarian and civilian support to Ukraine, totaling NOK 75 billion, over a period of five years.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine