Published October 18,2024
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The head of NATO stated Thursday that the alliance would proceed to do all to make it possible for Ukraine prevails till it turns into a member.
“It is great to have you (Volodymyr Zelenskyy) here at NATO headquarters. I look forward to the day that Ukraine is here as a member of this Alliance. And until then, we will continue to do all that we can to ensure Ukraine prevails,” Mark Rutte stated in a news convention alongside Zelenskyy.
Noting that the Defense Ministerial assembly Thursday was the primary when NATO had Australia, Japan, Korea and New Zealand taking part within the format, Rutte thanked the Indo-Pacific companions, for his or her “outstanding support” for Ukraine, together with the announcement by Australia concerning the supply of tanks to Ukraine.
“A clear sign of our deepening cooperation in the face of our shared challenges. The war in Ukraine has shown that instability in Europe can have far-reaching consequences across the world,” stated Rutte.
He careworn that NATO is working with Ukraine to deliver it “ever closer to the Alliance.”
Zelenskyy stated Ukrainians have proven that they’ll defend shared values and stand towards Russia.
Welcoming assist from companions, he particularly thanked everybody for serving to to rebuild Ukrainian infrastructure after the Russian assaults, “especially now, before difficult winter.”
Asked concerning the will of companions for Ukraine’s “Victory plan,” the Ukrainian president stated he believes within the nation. “If we will not lose unity in Ukraine, we will prevail.”
“Strengthening of Ukraine, it’s not only depending on the weapon,” he famous, including that it “depends on the will .. if our partners will not lose their unity, we will not lose.”
Zelenskyy claimed that 10,000 North Korean troopers might be part of Russian forces combating in Ukraine.
He additionally claimed that in line with Ukrainian intelligence, it has info that North Korea despatched tactical personnel and officers to occupied Ukrainian territories.
The Ukrainian president’s remarks got here moments after Rutte stated NATO has “no evidence that North Korean soldiers are involved in the fight.”
But Rutte added they know “North Korea is supporting Russia in many ways, by weapons supplies, technological supplies, innovation to support them in the war.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr