Washington D.C., 11 July 2024, last updated 21:04
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed President Zelenskyy to a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the Washington Summit on Thursday (11 July 2024).
He underlined NATO’s “robust package of practical support for Ukraine, including a pledge of long-term security assistance” agreed on Wednesday (10 July 2024). “Today, we will take further decisions together with Ukraine, making clear that NATO’s support is built to last, and affirming that Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” he added.
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ENGLISH – Opening remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Heads of State and Government
Opening remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Heads of State and Government
11 Jul. 2024, last updated: 20:57
(As delivered)
Good afternoon all of you and welcome to this meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
And a warm welcome to President Zelenskyy. Volodymyr, it is great to have you here with us once again.
At this Summit we are putting in place the foundations for Ukraine to prevail; to defend today and deter tomorrow.
Yesterday, NATO Allies adopted a robust package of practical support for Ukraine, including a pledge of long-term security assistance.
Today, we will take further decisions together with Ukraine. Making clear that NATO’s support is built to last.
And affirming that Ukraine’s future is in NATO.
This concludes the public part of the meeting.
I thank the media for joining us at the top of the meeting. And I ask you kindly to leave.
Thank you.
Source – NATO
Further meetings of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Washington D.C.
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New Defense Package and Strengthening Ukraine’s Air Defense: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Joseph Biden
11 July 2024 – 22:32
As part of the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Joseph Biden.
President of Ukraine Met with Leaders of NATO’s Indo-Pacific Partner States
11 July 2024 – 19:45
In light of Russia’s constant attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians, the President emphasized that Ukraine urgently needs to bolster its air defenses with air defense and electronic warfare systems.
Patriot System and Strengthening Security in the Black Sea Region: Ukraine and Romania Signed a Security Agreement
11 July 2024 – 17:10
In Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Romania Klaus Iohannis signed an Agreement on Security Cooperation between Ukraine and Romania.
Agreement on Security Cooperation Between Ukraine and Romania
Olena Zelenska: Our society will emerge from the war stronger and more humane – we are doing everything to achieve this
11 July 2024 – 15:22
During her visit to the United States, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited a social center for people with disabilities and familiarized herself with the work of SEEC, an organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, helping young people with employment, socialization, and recreation.
The President of Ukraine Met with the President of the Czech Republic in Washington
11 July 2024 – 03:53
The leaders coordinated their positions ahead of the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, meetings of the Air Defense Coalition and the Fighter Jets Coalition.
Canada Announced New CAD 500 Million Military Assistance Package for Ukraine
11 July 2024 – 03:47
The Prime Minister of Canada emphasized his country’s willingness to provide the necessary medical support to the victims of the Russian strike on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv.
President of Ukraine Met with Representatives of American Defense Companies
11 July 2024 – 03:14
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited American defense companies to work in the Ukrainian market and to cooperate with domestic enterprises.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Discussed Humanitarian Cooperation and Prospects for Joint Projects with the New President of Slovakia
11 July 2024 – 02:21
The leaders condemned the large-scale shelling of Ukrainian cities by the Russian Federation, which, among other things, caused damage to the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. The Presidents discussed the possibility of treating some of its patients in Slovakia.
The President Met with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Led by the Democratic Leader
11 July 2024 – 01:29
The President emphasized that Russia continues its missile terror against the civilian infrastructure and energy facilities of Ukraine. The strike on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv has once again demonstrated the importance of strengthening Ukrainian air defense and expanding permission to use American weapons against military targets in Russia.
Source – Ukrainian Presidency