President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Slovak Defence Minister Martin Sklenár during his visit to Kyiv and thanked Bratislava for its support.

Zelensky said on Telegram that Martin Sklenár and he discussed the situation at the contact line, Ukraine’s Defence Forces’ priority needs, humanitarian mine clearance and cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia in this issue.

"I thank Slovakia for standing with Ukraine," Zelenskyy added.

A shot from a video published by the Office of the President

On Thursday, 28 September, the UK Defence Secretary and French Defence Minister also visited Ukraine.

In addition, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv. The Defence Industries Forum initiated by Kyiv was held on Friday, 29 September, in which over 160 countries took part.

Early parliamentary elections are being held in Slovakia on Saturday, 30 September, the results of which may become decisive for the country's future course in relations with the EU and support for Ukraine.