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NATO Chief Stoltenberg to Welt am Sonntag: No Plans to Deploy Troops or Air-Defense to Ukraine

May 27, 2024, 10:23 AM

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.