- Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Stockholm to meet with Nordic leaders and discuss security issues and the upcoming NATO summit in Washington DC.
- Zelenskyj is the president of Ukraine, a country in conflict with Russia since 2014, making the meeting important for Nordic countries due to Russia’s proximity.
- The visit focuses on Ukraine’s need for air defense systems, defense production, and arming soldiers against Russian aggression.
- Zelenskyj will sign three security agreements to provide long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
- The visit is part of Zelenskyj’s tour of European countries, following visits to Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urges more support for Ukraine, including approval for the use of Western weapons against Russia.
- The Nordic summit will address current security issues, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and preparation for the upcoming NATO summit.
- Stoltenberg believes Ukraine can prevail with continued Western support, as more countries, including Norway, endorse the use of Western weapons by Ukraine.
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