NATO Commits $40B in Security Aid for Ukraine at Summit Kick-Off
THE HAGUE—NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Ukraine would have the alliance leaders’ ears and full attention despite their members-only working session during the Hague summit, which will formally kick off today amid a geopolitical storm fueled by tension over Iran.
“Let’s not forget, Iran is heavily involved in the fight of Russia against Ukraine by, for example, their drone deliveries, which are killing innocent Ukrainians every day, in cities, in communities, without any respect for life,” Rutte said.
Speaking to reporters on the eve of the two-day summit in the Netherlands, the NATO civilian leader described Russia as the alliance’s “most significant and direct threat” and highlighted the members’ commitment to providing “unwavering and persistent” support to Ukraine.
