New air defence systems will be located in Poland," announced Jens Stoltenberg at a conference in Washington, D.C., where the NATO summit takes place. The Secretary-General of the Alliance besides assured Ukraine's unchanging support in the fight against Russia, the establishment of a fresh Natov command in Germany and militant groups on the east flank.
It's the second day of the NATO summit in Washington. "We have completed the North Atlantic Council gathering at the level of Heads of Government. We made crucial decisions to make NATO stronger and our allies safer – he started the speech at a press conference summarizing today's NATO Secretary-General. Jens Stoltenberg announced that fresh Alliance states conflict groups would be located on the east flank. “More than 500,000 soldiers will be on advanced alert,” he announced. He besides informed that air and rocket defence systems would be improved. “This is possible due to the fact that our allies have historically increased defence spending. In 2014, only 3 allies spent 2 percent of GDP on this target. Today, as many as 23 allies do so. These are evidence inputs, but we admit that even higher ones are needed," noted Stoltenberg.
The head of the Alliance besides announced that fresh systems to strengthen the air defence of the east NATO flank will be located in Poland. He besides informed that American Rocket base in Redzikow In Poland, she is ready to begin the mission. "This is an crucial step for transatlantic safety and NATO's ability to defend against the increasing threat from ballistic missiles," said the secretary-general. Information about the base in Redzikow is besides included in the declaration of allies adopted today. It reads: “We are pleased to announce the enhanced operational capability of NATO rocket defense. Providing Aegis Ashore's base in Redzikow in Poland complements existing assets in Romania, Spain and Turkey".
Another decision by the leaders of the Alliance states is to establish a command in Germany coordinating the training of Ukrainian soldiers in allied countries. It will be located in Wiesbaden. – NATO does not become a organization in conflict with Russia, but we will support Ukraine so that it can repel the aggressor and triumph. During the next summit, we will verify our commitments," said the head of the Alliance. He besides referred to Ukrainian attacks in Russia. – Ukraine, according to global law, has the right to defend itself. We're helping her by delivering missiles, including long-range missiles. The right to self-defence allows to hit military targets in the enemy's territory," Stoltenberg recalled.
The secretary-general besides referred to Ukraine's accession to NATO. “It is not a question of whether Kiev will do it, but erstwhile it does,” he stressed. At the same time, Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO would support Ukraine with EUR 40 billion over the next year. "We agreed on a financial commitment so Ukraine could build armed forces capable of defeating Russian aggression and deterring Russians in the future. €40 billion is the minimum amount that will let Ukraine to last over the next year," said Stoltenberg. He added that the amount of aid would be verified at the summit in 2025. “We do this due to the fact that we want to end this war as shortly as possible,” added the NATO chief. He admitted that the quickest way to end it was to surrender, but “it will not bring peace, it will lead to occupation.”
The Washington Declaration adopted states that "Russia remains the biggest and direct threat to the safety of allies", but much space is besides devoted to China. “China provides Russia with electronics that allows to build rockets, missiles that fall on Ukraine. The Alliance sends a clear message that China is liable for the war in Ukraine," said Stoltenberg. Asked by journalists about the consequences, he added: "China is simply a key origin supporting the illegal war of Russia in Ukraine. They can no longer do so without compromising their reputation.
The anniversary gathering in Washington, D.C., organized on the 75th anniversary of the Alliance's establishment, is attended by leaders of 32 NATO associate states, as well as representatives of countries cooperating with the Alliance. Poland is represented by president Andrzej Duda, accompanied by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence and Radosław Sikorski, Head of Polish Diplomacy.
Tomorrow is the last day of the NATO Summit. In his programme, among others, the NATO-Ukraine Council gathering at the level of Heads of State and Government.
