NATO's Rutte says he is aware of Ukraine's 'victory plan', discussing next steps
NATO chief Mark Rutte acknowledged that he is familiar with Ukraine's "victory plan," presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, and is in communication with NATO member countries regarding the next steps. Rutte reaffirmed that Ukraine's path to NATO membership is "irreversible," while noting that the victory plan encompasses additional elements that he is discussing with member nations.
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- Published Date: 03:28 | 16 October 2024
- Modified Date: 03:29 | 16 October 2024
NATO chief Mark Rutte said he was aware of the details of Ukraine's "victory plan" that was presented by the country's president on Wednesday, and that he was in touch with the alliance's member countries on the next steps.
While reiterating a position that the process of making Ukraine a future NATO member - a key demand of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy - was 'irreversible', Rutte said the victory plan also included other elements and that he was discussing the whole of the plan with members.
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