NATO to Establish New Kyiv Post, Pledge Additional Patriot Systems for Ukraine: WSJ

Jul 5, 2024, 04:38 PM

NATO is set to establish a new post in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a senior civilian official stationed there, according to WSJ. This move is part of a series of measures aimed at bolstering long-term support for Ukraine, which will be announced at the upcoming summit in Washington. Additionally, NATO allies, including the US, Germany, and Romania, will pledge to deliver three additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. France and Italy will also jointly deliver a SAMP/T system. This is part of Ukraine's broader goal to double its air defense capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to NATO partners for their commitments, highlighting the arrival of the third German Patriot system in Ukraine.