He NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, highlighted the importance of defeat the Russian army in Ukraine during his speech at the Military Alliance Summit held in Washingtonin a three-day meeting. He also mentioned the continuity of the commitment of military aid to the country.
“The war of Russia against Ukraine is The biggest security crisis in generations. Ukraine has shown extraordinary courage. And the allies of the NATO “They have provided unprecedented support,” said the official, who believes that its outcome “will shape global security for decades to come.”
The referent participated with leaders of the 32 NATO countries in a ceremony on the occasion of the 75 years since the creation of the Atlantic Alliance. There, he expressed that a victory of Russia in Ukraine “would embolden” other countries like Iran, North Korea and Chinawhom he accused of supporting Russian troops during his speech at the Summit.
In this regard he noted: “They all support Russia’s brutal war. “Everyone wants NATO to fail. So the outcome of this war will shape global security for decades to come. The time to stand up for freedom and democracy is now. The place is Ukraine,” he said. Stoltenberg.
In this context, the Secretary General received a decoration of US President Joe Biden, host of the event, with the highest civil decoration of USA for his work at the head of the alliancewhich he has “strengthened” to make it the “most successful in history.”
Finally, Stoltenberg told reporters that the allies are expected to agree on a “substantial” package for Ukraine and expand other partnerships, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Joe Biden announced the delivery of anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraine
The American president, Joe Bidenannounced the Shipment of anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraineon the first day of a NATO summit in Washington. The president gave a forceful opening speech in which he said that The Atlantic Security Alliance is “stronger than ever.”
“The war will end and Ukraine will remain a free and independent country. “Russia will not win,” Biden said.81 years old. His words come at a time when he is trying to dispel the doubts of the Democratic Party about his candidacy for reelection in November, after his performance in the first debate against its main rival, Republican Donald Trump.
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“This is a crucial moment for Europe, for the transatlantic community and, I might add, for the world,” the president added.
In a joint statement, several NATO countries, including the US, confirmed the delivery of a total of five of these systems, including four Patriot batteries and surface-to-air missiles particularly effective in intercepting Russian ballistic missiles. Further announcements of assistance are expected on the final day of the summit on Thursday.
He President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, attends the event as a guest, although the country maintains its intention to join the group to protect itself from future attacks by Russia. However, It is not a likely scenario in the near future as this must be approved by all members of the alliance, and some fear it could provoke a direct conflict with Moscow.
Source: Ambito
