Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a significant meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to coordinate actions before the upcoming NATO summit next week in The Hague. 

During the meeting, the president outlined Ukraine's main expectations regarding the outcomes of the North Atlantic Alliance summit and the final declaration. 

Zelensky also informed about the pressing needs of Ukrainian soldiers. Specifically, Ukraine urgently requires additional air defense systems and missiles, as Russia continues to escalate attacks against civilian targets.