"Ukraine continues to intercept Russian missiles on a daily basis, saving countless lives. But Ukraine's ability to maintain its defenses requires more supplies and support: in the wake of Russia's latest assault, allies reiterated today that they are stepping up military aid to Ukraine ."
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at the end of the NATO-Ukraine Council, organized at the request of Kiev.
"Ukraine - he added - continues to intercept Russian missiles on a daily basis, saving countless lives. We must continue to provide Ukraine with the equipment and ammunition needed to defend itself from the Russian invasion. This is vital to Ukraine's ability to continue to fight ."
Since the Russian invasion, allies have made unprecedented contributions to Ukraine's defenses. At the NATO summit in July, it was announced that additional strategic air defense systems, including additional Patriot batteries, would be sent to Ukraine.
The allies also agreed to jointly provide at least €40 billion in security assistance over the next year. The allies also agreed to coordinate security assistance and training for Ukraine, with a new NATO command to take charge of these tasks and set to become operational in September.
(Online Union)
