Ukraine aid is "most urgent task" at Washington's NATO Summit, Stoltenberg says

The NATO website reports on July 5.

​​“I expect heads of state and government will agree a substantial package for Ukraine. NATO will take over the coordination and provision of most international security assistance,” said Stoltenberg​. 

He added that the Allies will commit to financial support for Ukraine. Stoltenberg​ anticipates increased immediate military assistance, more bilateral security agreements, and efforts to enhance military interoperability.

Jens Stoltenberg emphasized that all these elements "constitute a pathway to NATO membership and represent a robust package for Ukraine at the summit," while affirming that "Ukraine is drawing closer to membership in the Alliance."

He also noted that deterrence and defense would be other key topics at the summit.

• NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg affirmed Ukraine's right to use Western weapons for strikes on Russian territory in self-defense.