NATO Secretary General's Visit to Ukraine
15 April 2025 17:56
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Odesa alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Source: Rutte's post on X, as reported by "European Truth"
He emphasized NATO's unwavering support and promised ongoing assistance to Ukraine.
"The Ukrainian people have endured so much – not just the Russian attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday. NATO's support is steadfast. We will continue to assist Ukraine so that it can defend itself today and deter future aggression, ensuring a fair and lasting peace", – Rutte wrote.
Meanwhile, Zelensky noted on X that he and Rutte visited a hospital where Ukrainian defenders are recovering from injuries. He also shared a video from the visit.
"We spoke with the soldiers. I awarded the defenders with state honors. I thank the guys for their strength, resilience, and protection of our people", – he wrote.
On April 4, after the conclusion of the Alliance's ministerial meeting, Rutte stated that the Alliance's stance on Ukraine's NATO membership remains unchanged despite all political statements.
On the same day, Kremlin spokesperson Kirill Dmitriev, who was in Washington, stated that the Trump administration understands the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's position on the impossibility of Ukraine's NATO membership.