Before the NATO summit - NATO chief hopes Ukraine will join within ten years
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expresses his desire for Ukraine's membership in the alliance within the next decade. "I very much hope that Ukraine will become a member," the Norwegian responded to a question about potential alliance expansion in the next ten years during an interview with the German Press Agency. He has also worked towards this goal during his tenure at NATO.
Stoltenberg also called for increased military aid for the country attacked by Russia just before the NATO summit in Washington. "The stronger our support is, the faster this war can end. (...) The more we commit long-term, the faster the war can end," he said. "Putin currently believes he can outlast us. We need to convince him that he cannot outlast us, and that will then create the conditions to end the war."
- At the Brussels NATO summit, Jens Stoltenberg reiterated his commitment to Ukraine's potential joining of the defense alliance within the next decade.
- Russia's actions in Ukraine have been a topic of concern at multiple NATO summits, sparking discussions about strengthening military aid to affected countries.
- The German Press Agency reported that Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of international defense cooperation in response to conflicts involving NATO members.
- During the NATO summit in Washington, Stoltenberg advocated for increased military support for Ukraine, stating that a stronger defense could speed up the end of the ongoing war.
- Some political analysts argue that Russia's strategy in Ukraine is based on outlasting the NATO alliance's willingness to support Ukraine militarily.
- Stoltenberg has been working tirelessly to strengthen NATO, focusing on collective defense and preventing potential threats from emerging powers like Russia.
- NATO members have been encouraged to invest more in their defense capabilities to maintain a balanced military response to any conflicts that may arise in the international arena.
