Jens Stoltenberg says supplying state-of-the-art weaponry to Ukrainian troops will boost the chance of freeing the country's east, as Britain's new army chief warns troops the UK must be ready to fight wars in Europe.
The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO says, calling for steadfast support from Ukraine's allies as Russian forces battle for territory in the country's east.Jens Stoltenberg said supplying weaponry to Ukraine would boost the chance of freeing its eastern regionAnalysts believe Russia will seize the town of Sievierodonetsk in weeks
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said supplying state-of-the-art weaponry to Ukrainian troops would boost the chance of freeing its eastern region of Donbas from Russian control, Germany's Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported. After failing to take the capital Kyiv early on in the war, Russian forces have focused efforts on trying to take complete control of the Donbas, parts of which were already held by Russian-backed separatists before the February 24 invasion.
"We must prepare for the fact that it could take years. We must not let up in supporting Ukraine," Mr Stoltenberg was quoted as saying. "Even if the costs are high, not only for military support, also because of rising energy and food prices.", also said on Saturday it was important Britain provide support for the long haul, warning of a risk of "Ukraine fatigue" as the war drags on.In an opinion piece in London's Sunday Times, Mr Johnson said this meant ensuring "Ukraine receives weapons, equipment, ammunition and training more rapidly than the invader".
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