In a speech delivered on Tuesday in the Ukrainian parliament, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that concluding a peace agreement with Russia will require complex decisions, but assured that the alliance’s support for Ukraine will not diminish.
Mark Rutte conveyed to the parliamentarians from Kiev that Ukraine “is and will remain essential for our security”. Speaking through an interpreter, he highlighted the crucial role of the PURL weapons procurement program, which provides 90% of Ukraine’s air defense missiles.
“Putin has long believed that he can wait for us to give up. That Ukraine is weak, that your supporters will tire, that our will will weaken. He was gravely mistaken. Ukraine is strong, and our support is unwavering,” said the NATO chief, according to News.ro.
He acknowledged that the attention of the allies could have been distracted by other global events, but stressed: “I want to assure you that our attention has not been distracted. Ukraine is and will remain essential for our security, and our commitment to support Ukraine is firm.”
Rutte urged NATO member states to “look in their stocks” and offer everything they can to meet Ukraine’s needs, especially in terms of air defense. He highlighted that defense production is increasing in allied countries and appreciated Ukraine’s unique innovations: “The more capabilities we have, the better we can support you and the better we can ensure our common security within NATO”.
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