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NATO Takes Over Coordination of Military Aid to Ukraine from US Amid Expedited Troop Deployments and Weapons Smuggling via Switzerland

Dec 17, 2024, 04:04 PM

NATO has officially assumed responsibility for coordinating military aid to Ukraine, taking over from the United States. This strategic shift is seen as a measure to protect the support mechanism for Ukraine amid concerns regarding potential skepticism from Donald Trump, the recently elected U.S. President. The transition comes as NATO and its allies ramp up efforts to expedite troop deployments to Ukraine, with reports suggesting that weapons are being smuggled into the country via neutral nations, including Switzerland. The move underscores NATO's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.