Since beginning of year, NATO countries have pledged more than €20 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, - Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that in the first three months of 2025, NATO member states pledged to allocate more than 20 billion euros for security for Ukraine.
He said this on Wednesday, April 2, during a press conference at NATO headquarters, Censor.NET reports citing NV.
"NATO members continue to support Ukraine. In the first three months of this year, Allies have already pledged more than 20 billion euros in security assistance through 2025," Rutte said.
According to him, the Command in Wiesbaden (Germany) continues to coordinate security assistance and training for Ukraine.
The Secretary General noted that this week marks the third anniversary of the tragedy in Bucha.
"I visited in July 2022 and spoke to thousands of survivors. We will never forget this devastation. Three years after the liberation of Bucha, Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine," Rutte emphasized.
He also said that he "pays tribute" to U.S. President Donald Trump for "moving this issue forward."
The official fully supports US efforts to end Russia's aggression against Ukraine, as well as the efforts of the UK, France and other countries to further ensure a lasting peace "when the time is right."
"The threat from Russia remains, and Russia continues to work closely with China, Iran and North Korea in ways that not only harm Ukraine, but also pose risks to the entire Alliance and the world," Rutte summarized.
