NATO to Announce Long-Term Ukraine Support at Ankara Summit
Quick Look
- US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that NATO will announce long-term, sustainable commitments to support Ukraine at the upcoming summit in Ankara on July 7-8.
- He also indicated that the US continues to work towards a peaceful settlement, though neither Kyiv nor Moscow appears ready for an agreement.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
NATO is set to announce long-term support for Ukraine at its upcoming summit in Ankara, while the US continues efforts for a peaceful settlement.
WASHINGTON, July 1. /TASS/. NATO will announce long-term, sustainable commitments to support Ukraine at its summit in Ankara on July 7-8, US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.
"You should expect long-term sustained commitments to the support of Ukraine that will help them continue to stay in the fight. <...> And at the same time, signal to Russia that this war should be ended," he said at a briefing for reporters, commenting on the upcoming NATO summit. The US diplomat did not give any further details.
Whitaker also stressed that the United States would continue working toward a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. At the same time, he argued that neither Kiev nor Moscow was currently ready to reach an agreement.
"We want to make a deal, but this takes two to tango, as has been said by our president [Donald Trump]. And you know, right now it does not seem that either side ultimately is willing to agree to the same deal. We'll keep pushing and we'll keep talking," Whitaker said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
NATO will announce concrete long-term support packages for Ukraine.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific forms will the long-term support take?
- What are the details of the proposed peaceful settlement?
