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NATO Chief Rutte Urges More Military Aid for Ukraine Amidst Russian Aggression at Foreign Ministers Meeting

Dec 3, 2024, 09:52 AM

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has emphasized the need for increased military support for Ukraine as it enters a crucial winter, with no signs of abating Russian aggression. Speaking ahead of a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, Rutte highlighted that Ukraine requires more weapons rather than new ideas for peace negotiations. He stated that NATO's focus should be on ensuring Ukraine enters peace talks from a position of strength, rather than discussing its potential membership in the alliance. Rutte also accused Russia of using Ukraine as a testing ground for experimental missiles, underscoring the ongoing conflict's severity. This comes as Ukraine is expected to push for NATO membership during the ministerial meeting, although the alliance's current stance is to prioritize military aid over membership discussions.