Zelenskiy Makes Diplomatic Tour as Ukraine Seeks NATO Path
- Ukrainian leader travels to Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia
- A meeting with Erdogan in Turkey is expected on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a news conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, on July 6.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy embarked on a diplomatic sweep of NATO capitals before a summit next week as he pursues a path into the military alliance.
Zelenskiy landed late Thursday in the Czech Republic, a staunch ally, 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.