Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country needed security guarantees from Nato and more weapons to defend itself before any talks with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country needed security guarantees from NATO and more weapons to defend itself before any talks with Russia.Zelensky said his country needed to be in a "strong position" before any talks with the Kremlin,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is crucial for the country’s survival. Zelensky made these remarks on Sunday, December 1, during a meeting with European Union leaders in Kyiv. He emphasized that before any negotiations with Russia can take place, Ukraine must be in a “strong position.”