NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Expresses Support to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg delivered a message of support to Ukraine. Emphasizing that NATO stands with Ukraine, Stoltenberg highlighted the solidarity and cooperation of NATO.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his surprise visit to Ukraine. Stoltenberg stated, ‘NATO is the place Ukraine deserves. Ukraine will become a NATO member.’
Message from Stoltenberg to Moscow
During a joint press conference with Zelensky, Stoltenberg praised Zelensky’s leadership and the courage of Ukrainians, stating that ‘leadership and courage alone will not be enough to repel Russian forces, weapons and ammunition are also needed.’ Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of support to Ukraine, saying, ‘Moscow must understand; they cannot win.’
- Stoltenberg, while in Kiev, criticized NATO allies for not fulfilling their promises, emphasizing that the support provided to Ukraine should be long-term and predictable.
- Zelensky expressed that delays in the support provided to Ukraine have negative effects on the battlefield, and requested more support.
- Stoltenberg highlighted Ukraine’s NATO membership, stating that he sees Ukraine in the place it deserves within NATO and mentioned that Ukraine is moving towards NATO membership.