NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance confirms the prospect of Ukraine's membership in NATO, but is currently focusing on military support. This statement was heard during a press conference in Brussels on December 3.
- Ukraine's future in NATO:
Rutte emphasized that partners agree that Ukraine will become part of the Alliance. At the same time, the emphasis is on the gradual development of relations that build "bridge to membership". - Priority of military assistance:
At the December meeting, NATO will focus on the support of Ukraine in the war against Russian aggression.- Secretary -General noted that it is now important to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources so that it can negotiate from the point of view of force.
- "More weapons and less talk about what peace should look like," Rutte said.
- Washington Summit as a basis for decisions:
the principles laid at the NATO summit in Washington continue to serve as a guide in relations with Ukraine. The Alliance confirmed its intentions to intensify cooperation with Kiev on the way to membership.
