First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko Discusses with NATO Representatives Security Situation of Ukraine and Further Cooperation with the Alliance

Press service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
23 October 2026, 12:36

 

First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko, together with his colleagues, held a working meeting with NATO Assistant Secretaries General Douglas Jones (Political Affairs and Security Policy) and Christian Buck (Operations).

The parties discussed the security situation in Ukraine, the consequences of russian aggression, and prospects for further cooperation with the Alliance.

Special attention was paid to the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, protect the civilian population, and safeguard critical infrastructure.

Oleksandr Korniyenko thanked the partners for their support of Ukraine, particularly for the implementation of the PURL initiative, which helps provide the Defense Forces of Ukraine with the necessary weaponry. He emphasized the importance of continuing this work and developing joint defense projects.

“The Ukrainian Parliament is actively working to deepen cooperation with the Alliance, notably through interparliamentary mechanisms and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. It is essential for us to maintain an ongoing dialogue with our partners and work together to strengthen security,” stressed the First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Oleksandr Korniyenko expressed his gratitude to Douglas Jones for his attention to the situation in Ukraine and his readiness for further cooperation.