Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome and discussed critical issues, including Ukraine’s defence needs and progress toward European Union membership.

The Ukraine President’s Office in a statement said, “In Rome, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni. One of the key topics of their discussions was addressing Ukraine’s defence needs, particularly enhancing its air defence.”