NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has appointed Patrick Turner as the Alliance's senior representative to lead the mission to Ukraine, coordinating NATO's efforts and providing an assessment of the situation in Ukraine until it becomes a NATO member.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine does not receive enough aid to win the war with Russia, but only to hold out.
Zelenskiy said that Poland's shooting down of russian missiles over Ukraine is a fair question that is being considered from a technical and legal point of view, as it concerns the security of Poland and the western regions of Ukraine with gas storage facilities.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg rejected Poland's proposal to use its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory, reaffirming NATO's policy of not intervening directly in the conflict.
NATO will not be directly involved in the conflict, but will continue to support Ukraine with air defense systems and ammunition.
Ukraine cannot wait another 75 years to join NATO and should become a member as soon as possible, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that there is no doubt that North Korea is providing significant military support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
NATO and Japan have agreed to conduct joint exercises in Euro-Atlantic waters and to increase intelligence sharing out of concern that events similar to the war in Ukraine could occur in Asia.
President Zelenskiy called for the lifting of all restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons provided by allies to strike Russian military bases from which attacks are being carried out, saying that Ukraine needs concrete and quick steps to win and survive.
Ukraine has a right to self-defense, including strikes against legitimate military targets on Russian territory, and NATO allies have eased restrictions on Ukraine's use of its weapons, allowing it to carry out such strikes, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Ukraine is very close to receiving an invitation to join NATO, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who expressed this opinion during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that during the meeting in the NATO-Ukraine Council format, they will discuss how to further deepen cooperation.
NATO sees no immediate military threat to any member of the Alliance, as Russia is now fully engaged in the war against Ukraine. However, the Alliance remains vigilant against potential cyberattacks, sabotage and other hostile actions.
At the NATO summit, Allies will announce their intention to provide Ukraine with €40 billion in funding over the next year, as well as measures aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and bringing it closer to NATO membership.
NATO leaders are gathering for an anniversary summit in Washington, D. C., with the top priority of supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian invasion, to coordinate aid and provide more ammunition, air defense equipment and other assistance.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia's brutal missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, which have killed civilians, including children, and said that at the upcoming NATO summit, NATO will decide to further strengthen its support for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy expects very concrete steps from NATO partners at the summit, including strengthening Ukraine's air defense, civilian infrastructure, and energy grid.
NATO allies are expected to announce additional military aid packages to Ukraine, including enhanced air defense, more ammunition, and more training and assistance, before the upcoming NATO summit on July 9.
Biden will meet with Zelensky and other world leaders on the sidelines of the NATO summit to reaffirm support for Ukraine, including new military aid and security agreements.
At the upcoming NATO summit, Bulgarian Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev will propose that Bulgaria mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
NATO allies are expected to commit to providing Ukraine with at least 40 billion euros in annual military assistance, which will provide greater predictability and accountability in support of Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expects the upcoming NATO summit to deliver a strong package of assistance to Ukraine, including a new NATO command in Ukraine, increased military support, bilateral security agreements, and an air defense announcement, demonstrating NATO's commitment to Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg expects Hungarian Prime Minister Orban to discuss his visit to Moscow during the upcoming NATO summit in Washington.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hopes that Ukraine will become a member of the North Atlantic alliance within the next decade and has called for increased military assistance to Ukraine.
A group of foreign policy experts warns that pushing for Ukraine's membership in NATO at the upcoming summit could jeopardize the United States and its allies, leading to a protracted confrontation between the nuclear powers.
NATO allies agree to provide Ukraine with €40 billion in military aid in 2024.
Zelenskyy said that no one expects an alternative to the Ramstein format for supporting Ukraine. And the new instrument proposed by NATO will be an additional powerful mechanism to ensure the flow of military aid to Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss preparations for the Washington NATO summit, looking forward to decisions on strengthening NATO's role in coordinating security assistance, training for the Ukrainian military, and long-term financial support for Ukraine.
Slovakia's new president, Peter Pellegrini, met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, discussing his plans to visit Ukraine and assuring Zelenskyy of Slovakia's support for a quick and just peace for Kyiv.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on June 27, 2024, for a closed-door meeting.