NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Odesa alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Source: Rutte's post on X, reported by "European Truth"

He emphasized NATO's unwavering support and promised ongoing assistance to Ukraine.

"The Ukrainian people have endured so much - not just the Russian attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday. NATO's support is steadfast. We will continue to help Ukraine defend itself today and deter future aggression, ensuring a fair and lasting peace," Rutte wrote.

For his part, Zelensky shared on X that he and Rutte visited a hospital where Ukrainian defenders are recovering from injuries. He also posted a video from this visit.

"We talked to the soldiers. I awarded the defenders with state honors. I thank the guys for their strength, endurance, and protection of our people," he wrote.

On April 4, after the conclusion of the Alliance's ministerial meeting, Rutte stated that the Alliance's stance on Ukraine's NATO membership remains unchanged, despite all political statements.

On the same day, Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, who was in Washington, stated that the Trump administration understands the position of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine's NATO membership being impossible.