KIEV: Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Kiev will finalise talks on security guarantees with partner countries within a week, as per the Interfax-Ukraine news report.

"Weapons supply, sky closure, military discussions, and the ability to quickly purchase additional weapons are all crucial to us. I believe these concerns may be resolved in a week's time "On Friday, Podolyak added. As per Xinhua report, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on April 16 that the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, and Turkey have expressed their willingness to join the formation of a system of security assurances for Ukraine.

The advisors to the leaders of Poland, Germany, France, and Israel have expressed willingness to consider a list of security guarantees for Ukraine.

Kiev suggested signing a new international treaty on security treaty with Russia in Istanbul, Turkey in March, which enshrines requirements for guarantor countries to support Ukraine with military aid in the case of an attack.

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