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New NATO Chief Rutte Visits Kyiv, Meets Zelensky in First Official Trip

Oct 3, 2024, 11:31 AM

New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has made his first official trip since taking office by visiting Ukraine. During his unannounced visit to Kyiv on October 3, Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The discussions focused on Ukraine's Victory Plan, air defense, and the current needs of the Ukrainian military. Rutte emphasized that 'Ukraine is now closer to NATO than ever before' and pledged continued support for Kyiv in its war with Russia. This visit marks Rutte's fifth trip to Kyiv during the ongoing conflict. The visit was reported by AFP and AP.