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Extraordinary Meeting of NATO – Ukraine Council
On Friday, April 19, an Extraordinary Meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council was held via videoconference, at defence ministers’ level. The Ministry of National Defence was represented by State Secretary for Defence Policy, Planning and International Relations, Simona Cojocaru.
During the meeting, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, spoke from Kyiv, calling on the allied states to increase their support to Ukraine, with a particular focus on the strengthening of air defence. President Zelensky emphasized the increased aggressiveness of attacks against the critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Allies responded with commitments to step up their support, expressing their solidarity with the Ukrainian people who were facing significant challenges. The talks included solutions to provide Ukraine with advanced military systems and additional financial assistance.
The Romanian State Secretary reiterated Romania's constant support for Ukraine and highlighted the need to quickly identify solutions to reduce the deficit of air defence capabilities. Romania remains dedicated to supporting international efforts in ensuring security and stability in the region.
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