On Thursday (8 May 2025), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the Kyiv Security Forum in a video message, expressing solidarity and reaffirming NATO’s full support for Ukraine.
NATO is a political and military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. Its members are committed to protecting each other from any threat.
NATO condemns Russia's war against Ukraine in the strongest terms. The Alliance remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine, helping to uphold its fundamental right to self-defence.
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