Reported about 1 year ago
The NATO Defense Ministers Meeting concluded in Brussels on June 14, with ministers agreeing to coordinate a security assistance and training plan for Ukraine led by NATO, but failing to reach a consensus on the annual military aid of 40 billion euros (approximately 1.38 trillion New Taiwan dollars) for Ukraine. The meeting, the last major one before the July Washington Summit, focused on urgent assistance, military training programs, long-term financial commitments, and assistance in obtaining NATO membership for Ukraine, with most member states supporting the plans. The approved military training plan is expected to be officially announced at the July summit. However, there were doubts from allies like Hungary and Italy regarding the yearly 40 billion euro plan. Secretary-General Stoltenberg stressed the importance of a long-term commitment to Ukraine, emphasizing that long-term aid sends a clear signal to Moscow and speeds up peace efforts, stating, 'Don't expect delays.' Stoltenberg confirmed that the NATO Defense Ministers reached a consensus on the security assistance and training plan for Ukraine, to be officially announced at the July Washington Summit. (Image: Dazhi Images via AP)
Source: YAHOO