NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that both Europe and North America were making critical contributions to preserve Ukraine’s freedom, and that support to Ukraine is in the security interest of Allies, according to a report.
“A Russian victory would weaken us and embolden not just Moscow, but also China, Iran, and North Korea,” he said, as quoted by NATO on its website.
Stoltenberg added that support to Ukraine “is not charity. It is in our own security interest.”
He told reporters that in a visit to Washington last week, he heard "strong support for Ukraine from Congressional leaders, both Republicans and Democrats."
He added: "The debate continues in Washington on funding for a number of important priorities. It is vital that the United States Congress agrees on continued support for Ukraine in the near future, and I count on all Allies to sustain their commitment."
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.
Thursday is day 715 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Source: IAR, PAP, nato.int