NATO re-commits major military and economic aid to Ukraine
(Baonghean.vn) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced in an online meeting with Ukrainian representatives on January 10 that NATO allies emphasized that they will continue to provide Kiev with large military, economic and humanitarian aid.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, and Deputy Interior Minister Oleksii Serhieiev, from the Ukrainian side. The NATO meeting was held at the request of Ukraine.
In a statement after the meeting, NATO's secretary general added that member states had outlined plans to provide "billions of euros in additional capabilities" to Ukraine by 2024.
“In the context of Moscow's increased attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians, NATO allies will strengthen Ukraine's air defense system,” Mr. Stoltenberg affirmed. Through the military alliance, member countries will provide up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles to supplement the stockpile, while continuing to support Ukraine's air defense system.
