
During a virtual meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council today, Ukrainian leaders outlined the current battlefield situation and the nation’s urgent needs to NATO defense ministers. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels, announced accelerated support for Ukraine, including additional air defenses and artillery.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who attended virtually, discussed the ongoing Russian invasion. Stoltenberg conveyed NATO’s commitment to bolster Ukraine’s defenses, noting that several allies are prepared to provide advanced systems and financial aid for further purchases.
Germany recently committed to sending an extra Patriot system, and Denmark and the Netherlands have pledged substantial military support. The council also focused on supplying Ukraine with 155 mm ammunition, precision strike capabilities, and drones, with several allies finalizing contributions expected to be announced shortly.
Stoltenberg also highlighted the upcoming U.S. House vote on additional aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the strategic importance of support, not as charity, but as a crucial investment in global security.–News Desk