Jens Stoltenberg

Ukraine expects to receive the first batch of shells under the Czech initiative to supply one million shells in April, which will provide critical ammunition to the battlefield.

NATO allies provide 99% of military assistance to Ukraine, but the situation at the front remains difficult, so support must be strengthened, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

The NATO Secretary General says that the upcoming NATO summit in Washington will be a "step up" for Ukraine, after discussing support for Ukraine with the Finnish President and preparations for the summit.

In a conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized the need to speed up the supply of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine and to coordinate positions ahead of the upcoming meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg and Polish President Duda discussed russia's war against Ukraine, noting Ukraine's dire need for ammunition and the importance of continued military support from NATO allies despite russia's heavy losses.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia's attempts to organize any elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine are absolutely illegal and violate international law.

NATO Secretary General calls on allies to quickly provide Ukraine with more ammunition, warning that delays have consequences on the battlefield.

Sweden, as a new member of NATO, has no plans to deploy the alliance's nuclear weapons on its territory in peacetime, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have said.

Russian President Putin's invasion of Ukraine has led to Finland and Sweden joining NATO and brought Ukraine closer to membership than ever before, despite Putin's goal of hindering Ukraine's progress toward NATO and the EU, the NATO Secretary General said.

Stoltenberg welcomed Germany's significant military support for Ukraine, including advanced air defense systems, battle tanks and ammunition, and reaffirmed Ukraine's right to self-defense under the UN Charter, while allies provide long-range systems to help Ukraine defend itself.

Sweden has officially joined NATO as the 32nd member state after abandoning its non-aligned policy due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The flag-raising ceremony took place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels with the participation of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and NATO officials.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the support of Ukraine by Western allies is saving lives and should continue, as Ukraine has no choice but to fight against Russia's unprovoked aggression, while Russia could end the war today.

Polish President Andrzej Duda plans to propose raising the requirements for NATO defense spending from 2% to 3% of GDP during his upcoming visit to the United States and talks with the allies.

Sweden officially became the 32nd member of NATO after depositing its instrument of accession, marking the end of its longstanding policy of non-alignment in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Swedish government has decided to join NATO, opening a new chapter in its history and strengthening its security as a free Western democracy.

Sweden will officially join NATO today after submitting its application to the US government.

Sweden officially becomes the 32nd member of NATO after all member states accepted its accession protocol.

France invites Ukraine's allies and the NATO Secretary General to an online meeting on March 7 to develop proposals to strengthen support for Ukraine.

European defense and foreign ministers will meet in Paris to further discuss support for Ukraine and protect Moldova from Russian destabilization.

The Vatican calls Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine a "frightening scenario" that could lead to further escalation.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to discuss the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine deserves attention.

Canada will continue to provide military assistance, but will not deploy its combat troops in Ukraine, Defense Minister Bill Blair said.

The United States will not send troops to Ukraine, even for non-combat missions, the White House national security spokesman says.

European leaders say they have no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine.

The French foreign minister suggests that Western troops could be deployed to Ukraine to provide support, such as demining and weapons production, without taking part in direct combat.

Finland has handed over 22 aid packages to Ukraine and will continue to provide military assistance, including ammunition and air defense equipment.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that NATO has no plans to send combat troops to Ukraine amid reports that some Western countries are considering such a possibility.

The Hungarian parliament voted 188 to 6 in favor of Sweden's accession to NATO, approving Sweden's membership in the alliance. However, the law still needs to be signed by the President of the Republic before it can enter into force.

NATO is already planning to open a Joint Analytical, Training and Education Center in Poland to provide joint training for the Defense Forces and Western allies.

France supports Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of the next NATO Secretary General. In total, diplomats say that more than 20 countries have supported his candidacy.