NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Visits Ukraine For The First Time Since Russia's Invasion

 

US News and World Report: NATO’s Stoltenberg Visits Ukraine Days After Putin Ahead of Spring Offensive 

The visits represent an acceleration of outside support for the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a widely anticipated offensive in the coming weeks. 

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday ahead of a summit meeting on the future of the Ukraine war – the latest in a string of officials who in recent days have tried to use their presence there to shift momentum as the conflict enters a new stage. 

Stoltenberg in a Twitter post said it was “an honor to be back in Kyiv” and to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adding a particularly defiant pledge from a leader of the Cold War-era military bloc: “Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO, and over time our support will help to make this possible.”  

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Visits Ukraine For The First Time Since Russia's Invasion  

Live: NATO's Stoltenberg says alliance must ensure Ukraine 'prevails' -- France24  

Ukraine updates: NATO chief makes surprise visit to Kyiv -- DW  

Russia-Ukraine war live: Nato chief says ‘Ukraine’s future is with us’ as Zelenskiy asks to be admitted in July -- The Guardian  

NATO chief: Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in the alliance -- AP  

Ukraine appeals to NATO chief for membership and more arms -- Reuters  

During First Visit To Kyiv Since War Began, Stoltenberg Says Ukraine's 'Rightful Place' Is In NATO -- RFE  

Zelensky Hails Jens Stoltenberg Visit As 'New Chapter' in NATO Relations -- Newsweek