NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed to Welt am Sonntag that while NATO is increasing its support for Ukraine’s self-defense, there are no plans to send NATO troops to Ukraine or extend NATO’s air-defense shield to the country. Stoltenberg emphasized that NATO's support does not make it a part of the conflict, and the alliance will not deploy air capabilities into Ukrainian airspace. This statement underscores NATO's commitment to aiding Ukraine without direct military involvement.