Mark Rutte, NATO chief, discusses Ukraine's "victory plan" with President Zelenskiy
In a historic meeting, NATO chief Mark Rutte visited Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's strategy for victory in the ongoing war. President Zelenskiy expressed his desire for allies to shoot down Iranian missiles and drones used by Russia, similar to how Israel's allies responded to attacks on Israel. Zelenskiy also urged allies to allow deep strikes into Russia with their supplied weapons to disrupt Russian logistics and command chains. While Ukraine's allies have been hesitant, Rutte reaffirmed NATO's commitment to Ukraine's eventual membership in the alliance.
Rutte, who recently took over as NATO chief, has been a strong supporter of Ukraine and previously approved the transfer of Dutch F-16 fighter jets to the country. This meeting signifies Ukraine's closer ties to NATO than ever before, despite Russia's opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership.
Analysis:
This article highlights the recent meeting between NATO chief Mark Rutte and President Zelenskiy of Ukraine, where they discussed Ukraine's "victory plan" in the war against Russia. Zelenskiy's calls for allies to support Ukraine with military action against Russian attacks demonstrate the ongoing conflict in the region. Rutte's reaffirmation of NATO's commitment to Ukraine's future membership in the alliance signals a potential shift in the power dynamics of the region. This development could have significant implications for the ongoing war in Ukraine and for global security.