Rutte responds on what Ukraine can expect from the NATO summit
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The NATO summit will focus on the supply of Patriot missiles and military equipment. Rutte confirmed the West's readiness to ensure the financing of Ukraine's defense.
The NATO summit in Ankara will focus on what Ukraine needs to continue the fight - including missiles for Patriot systems, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated, UNN reports citing The Guardian.
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Rutte was asked what Ukraine is likely to receive from the NATO summit next month.
He pointed out that there have already been some positive statements from the G7 summit in France.
Rutte said that NATO will "focus, of course, on what Ukraine needs to continue the fight," including the flow of military equipment, specifically American interceptor missiles for the Patriot system.
He noted that the main focus will be on "ensuring the money is there."
"I am quite confident that together we will provide you with what you need, as far as Europeans and Americans can help you defend yourselves," Rutte said.
Rutte also indicated that he expects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to have a busy schedule of meetings at the NATO summit in Ankara next month, but "without sitting with all 32 leaders."