Ukraine transforms modern warfare and advances toward victory every day: Chair of NATO Military Committee states
Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (Getty Images)
Ukraine has transformed modern warfare and moves forward toward victory every day. Meanwhile, Russian terrorists continue to lose ground, according to Admiral Rob Bauer, the Chairman of NATO's Military Committee, at the opening of the annual NATO conference at the defense ministers' level.
As Admiral Rob Bauer, the Chairman of NATO's Military Committee, notes, Ukraine is not only defending physical security but also freedom, democracy, and the sovereign right of countries and peoples to determine their own destiny.
"History books will show Ukraine has transformed modern warfare. They (the Ukrainians - Ed.) are moving forward every day, every success is one step closer to victory," stated the head of the Alliance.
He adds that Russian terrorists continue to lose more positions in the temporarily occupied territories, and Russia itself suffers from the impact of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
According to the Chairman of NATO's Military Committee, the Russian military leadership still hopes to "outlast" the collective support for the Ukrainian people. The Russian Federation prepared for war for years and is now taking measures that are difficult for its economy and population to restore its military capabilities. At the same time, propaganda continues to try to sow discord and division among democratic countries.
"President Putin wanted NATO divided and made every attempt to do so. And yet here we stand, more united than ever... From the first day of Russia's war against Ukraine until the very last, and also during the many, many years after that, we will support Ukraine in its rightful choice for freedom and democracy," emphasized the Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.
Ukraine's NATO membership
During the summit in Vilnius, Ukraine did not receive a direct invitation to join the North Atlantic Alliance. According to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, the country will receive an invitation after "all allies agree and conditions are met."
However, NATO members agreed that Ukraine could join the Alliance through a somewhat simplified procedure, similar to that used by Finland and, in the coming months, Sweden, to become members.
