Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is counting on security guarantees from its allies. He emphasized that the decision regarding NATO should not depend on Russia. Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukraine is hopeful for security guarantees from allies such as European countries,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said relations with Russia should eventually be normalized once the fighting ends in Ukraine, while stressing the need to keep pressure on Moscow to ensure progress in ceasefire negotiations.