NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Odesa alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Source: Rutte's post on X, reported by "European Truth".
He emphasized NATO's unwavering support and promised to continue aiding Ukraine.
"The Ukrainian people have endured so much – not just the Russian attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday. NATO's support is steadfast. We will keep assisting Ukraine so it can defend itself today and deter future aggression, ensuring a just and lasting peace," Rutte stated.
Meanwhile, Zelensky shared on X that he and Rutte visited a hospital where Ukrainian defenders are recovering from injuries. He also posted a video of the visit.
"We spoke with the soldiers. Awarded defenders with state honors. Thank you to the guys for their strength, resilience, and for protecting our people," he wrote.
On April 4, after the conclusion of the Alliance's ministerial meeting, Rutte declared that the Alliance's stance on Ukraine's NATO membership remains unchanged, despite all political statements.
On the same day, Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, who was in Washington, stated that the Trump administration understands Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's position regarding Ukraine's NATO membership being impossible.