The NATO-Ukraine Council meets in Brussels: Stoltenberg expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a full member of the Alliance

The NATO-Ukraine Council meets in Brussels: Stoltenberg expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a full member of the Alliance

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a full member of the Alliance

The NATO-Ukraine Council met today for the first meeting at the level of foreign ministers. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his opening remarks expressed confidence that Ukraine will one day become a full-fledged member of the Alliance, UNN reports .

We unwaveringly support Ukraine and we hope that one day, we are confident that Ukraine will sit with us at the table as a full member of the Alliance,

said Stoltenberg.

Details

According to Stoltenberg, Russia's aggression continues to threaten the security of the whole of Europe, and Allies are providing Ukraine with unprecedented military, financial and humanitarian assistance. They also fully support Ukraine in its reforms on the path to NATO membership.

He also pointed out that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will join the Allies at the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting to "inform about the current situation on the ground and the specific needs of Ukraine".

"Allies continue to stand with Ukraine for your security and ours," the NATO Secretary General emphasized.

To recap

The NATO-Ukraine Council will discuss steps to increase production of weapons and ammunition today, Kuleba said.

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