Russia is continuing its attacks on Ukraine following the destructive assaults on multiple cities this week. Ukraine is to receive six F-16 fighter jets in the coming months from the NATO alliance, with the provision of further financial support also set to be discussed.
Ukrainian refugee Mariia Hlyten holds a sign outside the NATO summit in Washington, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Hlyten joined a group of about eight demonstrators calling for continued support of Ukraine.
Despite the severity of last Monday's attacks, Russia is carrying on with its air strikes on Ukraine. "At this summit, Ukraine will be one of the main issues. We will agree a substantial package for Ukraine, where NATO will play a bigger role in coordinating and providing security assistance and training. We will step up our cooperation with our Indo-Pacific partners. And of course, we'll make important decisions on deterrence and defence and also recognising the progress allies are making when it comes to increasing defence spending.
"As NATO allies agreed today, in our summit declaration, China has become a decisive enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine. And China's support increases the threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security. Allies have stated clearly that China cannot enable the largest conflict in Europe in recent history without this negatively impacting their interest and reputation."
"Today we have to ask ourselves, what is next? How can we keep making the shield stronger? One answer must be to strengthen our industrial base. Right now, Russia is on a wartime footing with regards to defence production. They're significantly ramping up their production of weapons, munitions and vehicles. For the first time ever, every NATO nation is pledging to develop plans for defence production at home.
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