The leader of the Alliance confirmed that the allies are preparing a comprehensive package of assistance for Ukraine, aimed at transitioning from the Soviet era to modern NATO technology.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called the upcoming NATO summit, to be held June 28-30 in Madrid, a summit of transformations. He said this at a press conference, commenting on the results of the last meeting of defense ministers of the alliance member countries, reports Interfax-Ukraine.
Stoltenberg said Russia’s war against Ukraine has become “the biggest security threat in decades.”
“Therefore, we must respond over a longer period of time. At the summit, we will make decisions aimed at strengthening NATO in a world that has become more dangerous and more competitive. I am convinced that the Madrid summit will be a transformation summit with important decisions. in five key areas, ”the Secretary General assured.
The first area he called “stronger restraint and defense.” The second is “continued support for Ukraine and other risky partners.”
“I am glad that President Zelensky will take part in our summit,” Stoltenberg responded to accepting the invitation of the Ukrainian head of state.
In addition, the summit will decide on a new NATO Strategic Concept that will set a position on Russia, emerging challenges and, for the first time, on China.
“Last but not least, better burden sharing and resource provision for our alliance and the historic membership bids of Finland and Sweden,” Stoltenberg said.
The Secretary General of the alliance recalled that on Wednesday, June 15, in the evening, the allies met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.
“We have met the immediate need for our continued support as Russia conducts a relentless war of attrition against Ukraine. NATO’s allies and partners are providing Ukraine with unprecedented support to enable it to defend “The allies have now announced additional assistance, including such as necessary heavy weapons and a longer range system. We have also discussed plans to support the country in the long run,” he detailed. niya.
Stoltenberg confirmed that the Allies are preparing a comprehensive aid package for Ukraine for the summit, aimed at improving interoperability with NATO, to move from the Soviet era to modern NATO technology, and to further strengthen security institutions.
Recall, earlier it was reported that the Alliance intends to help the Ukrainian army move from equipment during the Soviet era to modern NATO standards.
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