Zelensky, Nausėda discuss Ukraine’s military needs, situation on battlefield

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda have met in Kyiv and discussed the current situation on the battlefield and the needs of Ukrainian warriors.

The relevant statement was made by the Office of the President of Ukraine, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

Nausėda arrived in Kyiv to participate in the Third Summit of the International Crimea Platform.

The President of Ukraine thanked his Lithuanian counterpart for active participation in the implementation of the goals of the International Crimea Platform, as well as his personal contribution to the comprehensive assistance to Ukraine from Lithuania in countering Russia’s full-scale aggression.

The parties noted the primary importance of military and technical assistance, including training and rehabilitation of Ukrainian defenders.

In this regard, Zelensky briefed Nausėda on the current situation on the battlefield and the urgent needs of Ukrainian warriors, and thanked the Lithuanian side for their recent decision on the long-term support of Ukraine.

President Zelensky noted the high level of organization and holding of the NATO Summit in Vilnius in July and thanked Gitanas Nausėda for supporting Ukraine in the framework of that important event. The Head of State expressed gratitude for Lithuania’s accession to the G7 Joint Declaration of support for Ukraine.

The two leaders reaffirmed their readiness for fruitful cooperation on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the holding of the Global Peace Summit.

Zelensky and Nausėda discussed cooperation on food security, focusing on the development of alternative routes for the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

President Zelensky highly appreciated the projects implemented by Lithuania to rebuild Ukraine and expressed hope for the expansion of this practice.

A reminder that, on August 23, 2023, the Third Summit of the International Crimea Platform is taking place in Kyiv.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine