Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a diplomatic sweep of NATO capitals ahead of a summit next week as the embattled leader seeks a path into the military alliance.
Zelenskyy landed in the Czech Republic, a staunch ally of Kyiv, for talks with his counterpart Petr Pavel, government officials and lawmakers to discuss defense support for Kyiv and integration into the European Union and NATO. He will also travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, local media reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
The Ukrainian also was set to meet meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul Friday, according to officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an announcement. Earlier, Zelenskyy made a stop in Bulgaria, where the Balkan nation’s new government has ratcheted up support for his war effort.
