NATO Secretary General Rutte strengthens Ukraine: Security is our goal!
NATO Secretary General Rutte strengthens Ukraine: Security is our goal!
Kiev (dpa)-Just two days after his appointment, the new NATO general secretary Mark Rutte visited Ukraine. This visit bears a clear message: the support of Ukraine in the fight against Russia is essential for security all of Europe. In a joint press conference with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj in Kiev, Rutte emphasized that Ukraine is not alone. He explained that NATO is ready to support Ukraine in the areas where it needs the most urgent help.
rutte, who officially entered office on Tuesday, considered the Ukraine to be closer to NATO than ever and stated that the country will continue the way to NATO membership. Ukrainian President Selenskyj cracked the message on the platform X and said that the main goal of Ukraine was to become a full member of the Allianz.
succeeding Jens Stoltenberg
rutet succeeded Jens Stoltenberg, who worked as a general secretary for almost a decade. The former Dutch Prime Minister was chosen by the 32 Member States of NATO and is expected to remain in office for at least four years, possibly also longer. It remains unclear to what extent Rutte's leadership style will deviate from his predecessor, but expectations are high, especially with regard to the support for Ukraine.
The visit has a symbolic meaning. Stoltenberg was a tireless supporter of supporting Ukraine, both politically and militarily. Rutte has already emphasized in the run -up to his appointment that Ukraine should have freedom to use western weapon systems in the fight against Russia without restrictions. During his tenure as Dutch Prime Minister, he approved the delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine and ensured that the Netherlands were among the countries that supported Kiev most.
The military aid of the Dutch government under Rutte was remarkable. It remains to be seen whether he will be retained and to what extent other European countries are willing to expand their support for Ukraine. With his experience from Dutch politics, the new general secretary brings a unique background into his new role. The ongoing threat from Russia and the geopolitical challenges require a uniform and determined answer from NATO, especially in the support of Ukraine, which is in an existential struggle.
In summary, it can be said that Ruttes visit to Kiev was not only a welcome gesture, but also a affirmative sign to the international community that NATO is behind Ukraine. The coming months will be decisive to see how Rutte will shape NATO's position in this best environment in his new role and how he drives support for Ukraine. With regard to these developments, the geopolitical balance in Europe could possibly change, especially if the new general secretary remains in his claim that support for Ukraine is unbroken. according to information from www.radiooberhausen.de .
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