The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss critical matters before the NATO summit scheduled for next week in The Hague. 

The head of state outlined Ukraine's primary expectations regarding the outcomes of the North Atlantic Alliance summit and the concluding declaration. 

The President informed about the urgent needs of Ukrainian soldiers. Primarily, Ukraine requires additional air defense systems and missiles, especially as Russia continues to escalate its attacks against civilians.