Ukraine to support NATO’s Mediterranean anti-terrorist operation
At a meeting of the NATO Ukraine Commission in Vilnius on 21 April, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister signed with the NATO Secretary General an exchange of letters on Ukraine’s contribution to Operation Active Endeavour.
Ata meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission in Vilnius on 21 April, theUkrainian Foreign Minister signed with the NATO Secretary General anexchange of letters on Ukraine’s contribution to Operation ActiveEndeavour.
The exchange of letters opensthe way for Ukrainian support to the NATO-led operation, the Alliance’sfirst-ever operation under Article V, NATO’s mutual defence clause.
UnderOperation Active Endeavour NATO ships are patrolling the Mediterraneanto detect, deter and protect against terror activity, and providingescorts to non-military shipping through the Straits of Gibraltar.
Ukraine’s support to the operation may take many forms – intelligencecooperation, access to or assistance with specific military assets.