President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, recently met with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, to discuss important agreements reached in Istanbul. The meeting focused on the exchange of prisoners and the return of fallen soldiers, although Russia did not support an unconditional ceasefire or high-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy and Rutte also addressed diplomatic strategies to increase pressure on Russia, including discussions on Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. The upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague was a key topic of conversation, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the importance of Ukraine’s representation at the summit as a signal of the Alliance’s commitment to its core principles. Post navigation Ukraine and Lithuania Presidents Discuss Pressure on Russia President Zelenskyy Addresses Peace Efforts at Vilnius Summit