During his first visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion nearly 14 months ago, Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO, stated that Ukraine’s “rightful place” was in the Atlantic alliance. His visit was not previously announced due to security concerns, which is common for top international officials visiting Ukraine. Stoltenberg’s trip was seen as a show of support for Ukraine as the country’s military prepares for an anticipated counteroffensive against Russia. “I am here today with a simple message: NATO stands with Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership will be “high on the agenda” at a NATO summit in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, in July, Stoltenberg added. “Let me be clear: Ukraine’s rightful place is in the Euro-Atlantic family. Ukraine’s rightful place is in…
2023-04-20 13:34:09
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