NATO[/B] has agreed to further support Ukraine, Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the summit.
Stoltenberg among other things announced that there would be major reinforcement of countries in the eastern part of the Alliance. In particular, he said that 40,000 troops will be added[/B] and the transfer of troops and air power from the north to the Mediterranean countries will be stepped up. "In the long term, we will have to find a solution to deal with a new security situation," he added."
In particular, NATO leaders decided to deploy more jets in the air and strengthen missile defenses. At sea, several combat ships and submarines will be deployed on a permanent basis, while defence lines and team exercises will be strengthened to increase interoperability and synchronisation of forces.
Providing equipment to Ukraine
The leaders decided to provide further support to Ukraine. In particular, they will equip Kiev with significant drone forces, anti-missile systems, and there will be humanitarian and cyber security assistance.
At the same time, Stoltenberg announced that NATO will provide assistance on the issue of protection against radiological radioactive, chemical and biological weapons. "We will provide protection devices and advice, as well as equipment for protection and use control," he explained.
"We have a responsibility to ensure that the risk of war does not worsen because there will be more victims around the world. We will support all places that are at risk of being at risk, including Georgia," he added.
Source: Proto Thema
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