He said this at a press conference following a meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky.

“In July, additional exercises will be held in the Black Sea together with Ukraine,” he said.

According to him, NATO provides Ukraine with political and practical support. He added that the alliance will continue to develop cooperation with Kiev.

Earlier, Zelensky declared his readiness to negotiate with Russia.

The ex-president of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, in an interview with the FAN, recommended Zelensky to establish a dialogue with Moscow.