“NATO Secretary -General Mark Rutte stated that he understands the desire of the US administration to take care of his own interests, but at the same time calls for further military support of Ukraine. Source: Rutte on Fox News, “European Truth” Details: Secretary General said that “fully understands” the US desire to guarantee the primary embodiment of their security interests.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Rutte on Fox News, “European Truth”
Details: Secretary General noted that he “fully understands” the desire for the US to guarantee the primary embodiment of their interests in the field of security.
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“But when it comes to Ukraine, in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all support that it can receive if it is about ammunition and air defense systems,” he added.
Rutte recalled that the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States held a meeting in NATO Summit last week and “had a very good discussion, including air defense systems.”
“Yes, I understand that the US should take care of its weapons stocks. At the same time, we must allow some flexibility,” NATO Secretary General.
He emphasized that European states, meanwhile, also increase defense expenditures and assistance to Ukraine, “but we cannot do without practical support for the United States.”
“It is also in the interests of the United States – so that Ukraine does not lose this war … And safe Europe also means safe US. It is all completely interconnected things,” Rutte summed up.
Prehistory:
- On July 1, the White House confirmed that the Pentagon had suspended the supply of some air defense missiles and other precision ammunition to Ukraine because of the fears that US weapons reserves had decreased.
- Ukraine has stated that it did not receive official reports of suspension or review of schedules for the supply of agreed defense assistance.