Romanian foreign minister calls for "ambitious actions" to support Ukraine during NATO Summit
Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu has said that during an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on Thursday, she stressed the critical need to maintain unwavering support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic path.
Source: Romanian Foreign Minister on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda
Details: She said that the NATO Washington Summit in July 2024 provides a "crucial opportunity for ambitious actions" towards Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.
Quote: "We remain firmly committed to providing support for Ukraine as long as needed," Odobescu posted.
At NATO-Ukraine Council: Stressed critical need to maintain steadfast support for 🇺🇦’s Euro-Atlantic path. The Washington Summit offers a crucial opportunity for ambitious actions in this direction. We remain firmly committed to providing support for #UA as long as needed. pic.twitter.com/zZ3NokLRuP
— Luminita Odobescu (@Odobes1Luminita) April 4, 2024
Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that participants of the NATO summit in Washington would make a decision on long-term support for Kyiv.
Background:
- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the allies must ensure long-term support for Ukraine amid discussions on a €100 billion fund.
- Later, Stoltenberg clarified that discussions on setting up the new multi-year fund to support Ukraine are ongoing and are being held jointly with Ukraine.
- At the same time, NATO officials have publicly expressed scepticism regarding any wording about inviting Ukraine to join the Alliance at the July 2024 summit in Washington.
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