Stoltenberg assures that Ukraine will join NATO
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NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg affirmed Ukraine’s path to NATO membership and pledged ongoing support during his address on the second anniversary of Russia’s war with Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Stoltenberg stated that the situation in Ukraine remains extremely difficult, as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has not given up his goal of seizing the country.
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At the same time, according to the official, in recent days and weeks alone, NATO allies have announced new assistance packages worth billions of dollars. They cover key capabilities such as artillery ammunition, air defense and combat boats, as well as F-16 planes and spare parts, drones and demining equipment.
“Additional support is on the way,” Stoltenberg said.
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In addition, he pointed out that Putin started this war to stop NATO expansion and deprive Ukraine of the opportunity to choose its future. However, the result was the opposite: Ukraine is now closer to NATO than ever.
On Feb. 15, Stoltenberg reminded that the NATO accession procedure for Ukraine had been shortened and spoke about other steps that bring membership closer.
On Feb. 13, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said that at the summit in Washington this summer, the Alliance would probably not invite Ukraine to join, but would give a clear signal of future membership.
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