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Ukraine, NATO Relations Gain Momentum Amid Security Talks
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Ukraine, NATO Relations Gain Momentum Amid Security Talks

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine and NATO held constructive talks following a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, emphasizing cooperation on defense and security.
  • Ukraine requested additional Patriot systems and PAC-3 missiles to counter Russian ballistic threats, and discussed contributing to a European missile defense system.
  • The discussions aimed to yield practical results for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, with Ukraine presenting specific proposals.

Ukraine and NATO convened for crucial discussions following a session of the NATO-Ukraine Council, chaired by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Secretary General M. Rutte. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha highlighted the constructive nature of the talks, despite what he described as attempts by Russia to intimidate diplomats.

Putin tried to intimidate foreign diplomats and force them to leave Kyiv, but he failed. On the contrary, we held a meeting of the entire NATO North Atlantic Council in the capital of Ukraine – with 32 high-ranking diplomats, led by the Secretary General. The day was intense but certainly productive.

— Andriy SybihaDeputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha described the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting in Kyiv.

"Putin tried to intimidate foreign diplomats and force them to leave Kyiv, but he failed. On the contrary, we held a meeting of the entire NATO North Atlantic Council in the capital of Ukraine – with 32 high-ranking diplomats, led by the Secretary General," Sybiha stated. He described the day as intense but productive, focusing on immediate security needs.

Every meeting's primary goal was to find solutions to protect people's lives from Russian ballistic terror, including the supply of additional Patriot systems and PAC-3 missiles.

— Andriy SybihaSybiha outlined the security priorities discussed with NATO allies.

The primary focus of the discussions was finding solutions to protect lives from Russian ballistic terror, specifically requesting additional Patriot systems and PAC-3 missiles. Ukraine also expressed readiness to contribute to the development of a European missile defense system, emphasizing the need for joint efforts for strategic security. Sybiha stressed that halting Russian ballistic terror is a shared responsibility among all partners.

Ukraine is ready to contribute to this process, but joint efforts are needed for faster results. This is a matter of strategic security for Europe.

— Andriy SybihaSybiha discussed Ukraine's potential role in a European missile defense system.

Furthermore, the talks addressed future contributions to the PURL program, intended to help Ukraine maintain its battlefield positions. As the NATO summit in Ankara approaches in July, Sybiha noted a new momentum in Ukraine-NATO relations. He presented specific proposals for the summit, aiming for practical outcomes. President Zelenskyy indicated that decisions on missile defense capabilities could be a key result of the July summit.

Russian ballistic terror must be stopped, and this is a shared responsibility of all partners.

— Andriy SybihaSybiha emphasized the collective responsibility to counter Russian attacks.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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