Ukraine has initiated a meeting in the NATO-Ukraine format because of Russia's use of a new ballistic missile to strike the Dnipro River. The meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 26. The main topics of the meeting will be strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting Russian capabilities. This was stated by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga during a press conference with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky on Friday, an UNN correspondent reports.
This is a serious escalation of the war, a serious escalation of Russian aggression, an increase in risks for our civilian population, and, of course, it is also a serious challenge to joint transatlantic security. We have initiated a meeting in the NATO-Ukraine format. We already have a date - Tuesday. Next week. Until then, we will try to collect evidence as much as possible, to conduct research in order to present our vision, our assessments of both the consequences and the nature of the weapon that struck the
He noted that the main issue at the meeting would be strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
"We will raise the issue of limiting Russia's ability to produce this type of weapon and reducing the capabilities of the Russian defense industry, which continues to grow despite all the sanctions. This is a fact," Sibiga added.
Recall
Earlier, the media reportedthat NATO and Ukraine will hold talks on November 26 in Brussels in connection with the launch of an experimental medium-range hypersonic missile by Russia.