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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Visits Kyiv, Meets Zelenskyy on October 3

Oct 3, 2024, 11:08 AM

Newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has made his first official visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 3 since taking office. During his visit, Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This visit underscores NATO's continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Rutte's visit to Kyiv highlights the alliance's commitment to supporting Ukraine and defending shared Euro-Atlantic values. President Zelenskyy urged more determination from NATO partners to counter Russian aggression, although Rutte avoided providing specifics on military actions such as shooting down Russian missiles. The visit was reported by AFP and AP.