President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a specialized high-level strategic meeting with Ukraine’s top defense, intelligence, and government officials to establish the country’s immediate priorities across international diplomacy, frontline military procurement, and humanitarian operations. The high-level session included head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Budanov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, and First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal. The meeting served to solidify Ukraine’s stance on critical defense needs as the international diplomatic landscape undergoes a significant recalibration.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Prioritizing air defense and an EU ‘Drone Deal’ In a statement published on Facebook alongside photographs of the briefing, President Zelensky outlined that international diplomacy and military hardware acquisitions remain the primary operational focus for his administration. Ukraine continues to maintain near-daily communication with envoys representing the President of the United States and European partners to monitor the fulfillment of existing hardware supply arrangements. Looking ahead into the coming weeks, the Ukrainian leadership has established a strict set of priorities for upcoming international negotiations. Securing advanced anti-ballistic air defense capabilities capable of intercepting sophisticated threats remains the top priority for protecting domestic cities and infrastructure.