The creation of an allied command to coordinate assistance to Ukraine, the launch of the Joint Centre for the Analysis of Training and Education of NATO-Ukraine in Bydgoszcz and the warrant of providing assistance to the Ukrainian army of at least EUR 40 billion are the most crucial findings of the 3rd day of the NATO summit in Washington.
The most crucial point of the last day of the NATO summit in Washington was the NATO-Ukraine Council. As expected, Kiev did not receive an invitation to join the Alliance, but approached it 1 step closer. Ukrainians besides received guarantees of further support in the war against Russia.
– Ukraine had a hard winter and spring. The gaps and delays in the transportation of external military support had real consequences on the battlefield. The Ukrainians showed extraordinary courage and determination and maintained the front. However, we cannot let this to happen again," said Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO at the end of the meeting. The allies took steps to systematize and improve assistance for Kiev, as well as further support the training of the Ukrainian army. Finally, Ukraine yet opened the door to Alliance membership.
Firstly, NATO will coordinate east global aid. To this end, the Alliance has established a peculiar command. It will be located in German Wiesbaden, and its head will be a three-star general. The fresh structures will include 700 soldiers and civilian workers.
The leaders of the associate States have besides undertaken to supply Ukraine with military aid of a minimum value of EUR 40 billion next year and will be provided until the Ukrainians' final victory. The aid mechanisms will become more flexible to respond to Ukraine's needs in a comparatively short time. "In fresh days, members of the Alliance have declared to supply the essential additional support, including for air defence and another key capabilities," said the secretary-general. There are besides further bilateral agreements on the safety of the east Partner. “More than 20 allies and partners of the Alliance have already signed specified agreements with Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said. Poland is besides among them.
NATO has besides committed to working more closely with the Ukrainian army. This will aid the Joint Centre for Analysis, Training and Education of NATO-Ukraine, which is being created in Bydgoszcz. His mission will be to prepare Ukrainians to act on the basis of allied standards, but besides to accumulate experiences flowing from the front. All of this will be a bridge to Alliance membership.
Today there was besides a gathering of the Atlantic Council with the leaders of the partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region – Japan, Australia, fresh Zealand and South Korea, and Jens Stoltenberg during the conference stressed the importance of strengthening ties with partners from this part of the world. This is peculiarly applicable in the context of the attitude of the Beijing authorities. “China has become a decisive origin that allows Russia to fight Ukraine, even by supporting the Russian industrial base. This includes the transfer of dual-use materials, weapons components or natural materials," said NATO Secretary-General. – another authoritarian states, specified as Iran or North Korea, besides support Russia's war with drones, ammunition and more. This is what makes it even more crucial to work closely with our likewise reasoning partners in Asia and the Indo-Pacific region – he added.
Diplomacy in the shadow of the meeting
Before the beginning of the NATO-Ukraine Council, Stoltenberg spoke at a joint conference with Volodymyr Zelenski. - We're counting on strong decisions. We will discuss the anticipation of hitting targets located in Russia," stressed the president of Ukraine. Not all Alliance leaders agree that the arms provided to Ukrainians should be utilized in this way. But Zelenski is an optimist. During the conference he recalled that he had previously discussed this subject with US president Joe Biden and the recently appointed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We received very good news from the UK leader, so I hope for the next steps,” said Zelenski. Stoltenberg was on his second. The Secretary-General of the Alliance one more time stressed that Ukraine has the right to execute specified strikes as part of self-defense.
In turn, during a gathering with Biden, the Ukrainian president was informed of a fresh arms package granted by the US. His details stay secret for the time being, but Biden assured his interviewer of continued help. You managed to counter the attack on the Kharkivs. You will win, and we will be there for you all the time," said the American President. Zelenski thanked him for his support, and again mentioned the request to organise another peace summit.
Kiev's next step towards membership of the Alliance, even if small, is undoubtedly an crucial message for Poland. But there were more on the last day of the Washington NATO Summit. In the afternoon, the national defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz informed about the signing of an intention letter on the work on the acquisition of a maneuvering rocket, which will let to execute precise long-range strikes. The agreement was besides signed by representatives of France, Germany, large Britain and Italy. “We will know the results of this initiative within 12 months. I'm hoping another country will join her. It depends on joint action erstwhile we will be able to acquisition these missiles," stressed the head of the MON. Previously, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and the Defence Ministers of 12 another NATO countries signed a memorandum dedicated to the alleged drone coalition. “We will focus on delivering Ukrainian army drones of different types. This is now 1 of the key capabilities Ukraine needs – said Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz on the X portal.
President Andrzej Duda besides attended a series of meetings at the Washington Summit. present he spoke to the Prime Minister of large Britain, Keir Starmer. According to the President's Chancellery, politicians discussed strengthening bilateral relations after a fresh change of power in the Islands. They besides raised issues related to cooperation for common safety and assistance to the fighting Ukraine.
