President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen and President of the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia Jüri Ratas who arrived in Kyiv.

According to the presidential press service, Zelensky noted the importance of their visit to Ukraine, despite the difficult situation that arose due to the Russian invasion.

"From the first hours you are with us – at the level of leaders, at the level of nations. That is why we are grateful to you. In Ukraine, everyone understands this, everyone appreciates it," he said.

"The highest trust of the people of Ukraine is in your countries and in Poland, it is true. This corresponds to the steps you have taken towards Ukraine," the president added.

Zelensky also expressed gratitude for signing a joint statement "On the Urgent Need to Modernize the Air Defense of Ukraine," which was signed by representatives of the parliaments of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

"We welcome all the legislative initiatives in support of Ukraine that you are talking about and fulfilling in your parliaments, as well as in the international arena. You were also among the first to help with weapons," he said.

According to the President, in order to effectively protect citizens, including civilians, Ukraine needs weapons – air defense, aircraft and armored vehicles.