NATO Secretary General Rutte: New command for the protection of Ukraine in Wiesbaden!

NATO Secretary General Rutte: New command for the protection of Ukraine in Wiesbaden!

Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Deutschland - NATO General Secretary Rutte presented a new command structure for the Ukraine conflict, which is known as NSATU in Wiesbaden. This command is under construction and aims to strengthen the support for Ukraine in their defense fight. Rutte, who started his office in early October, emphasized the importance of Ukraine for the security of Europe and the entire NATO. According to his statements, this unit not only serves to protect Ukraine, but also to protect the values for which NATO stands.

Currently 200 of the planned 330 soldiers have already been stationed in Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, where the unit is housed in the grounds of the US Army. The soldiers currently live in provisional tents, but a move to a converted helicopter hangar is imminent. How long it takes for the command to be completely operational is still unclear.

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The Secretary General expressed himself very positively about the selection of military forces made on site. According to Rutte, the decision to combine several soldiers from different countries in a common command is an active answer to the security policy challenges that arise due to the Russian attack on Ukraine.

tasks and goals of the new command

A central concern of the NSATU command is not only the coordination of arms deliveries to Ukraine, but also the training of Ukrainian soldiers in dealing with the latest weapons systems. So far, this training was largely the responsibility of an international unit under the US leadership. Rutte makes it clear that it is about strengthening Ukraine against any aggression and ensuring that President Putin cannot decide on further military operations that could endanger stability in Europe.

His speech illustrated the urgency of NATO efforts to ensure a military presence in the region to defend Ukraine. "The soldiers do this out of conviction-they know that it is more about military support. They make a contribution to the security of Europe," said Rutte, emphasizing that solidarity among NATO countries is stronger than ever.

While the new structures are progressing, it remains to be seen how military cooperation will develop and what specific measures are taken to deal with the existing challenges. Information on this continues to be distributed to create transparency about the operations and support of the Ukraine, as reports www.hessenschau.de .