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

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

Details: He emphasized NATO's steadfast support and promised to continue assisting Ukraine.

"The Ukrainian people have endured so much – it’s not just the Russian attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday. NATO's support is unwavering. We will continue to assist Ukraine in defending itself today and deterring 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 the visit.

"We spoke with the soldiers. I awarded defenders with state honors. Thank you, guys, for your strength, for your resilience, and for protecting 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 spokesman Kirill Dmitriev, who was in Washington, stated that the Trump administration understands the Kremlin's position regarding Ukraine's NATO membership being impossible.