Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I was pleased to welcome NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska to MFA of Ukraine for detailed talks on Ukraine-NATO cooperation, peace efforts, and strengthening Ukraine’s defense and resilience. 

I informed the Deputy Secretary General about the consequences of Russia’s overnight strikes and shared Ukraine’s priority needs in strengthening our air defense and other capabilities.  

Grateful for the solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian terror. 

We agreed that the Russian strikes go contrary to the peace efforts led by the United States and President Trump. We also shared perspectives on the next steps in the peace process. 

I appreciate the Deputy Secretary General reaffirming willingness to make every effort to strengthen Ukraine both at the diplomatic table and on the battlefield. 

We paid specific attention to the NATO’s very effective PURL initiative and ways to increase contributions to it. 

I look forward to attending the upcoming NATO-Ukraine Council ministerial meeting."