NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the battles for Soledar and Bakhmut show how important it is to strengthen military support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
"In recent days, we have seen fierce fighting around Bakhmut and Soledar in eastern Ukraine. This shows once again the courage of the Ukrainian military, who are fighting to defend their homeland. It also shows how vital it is that we strengthen our military support for Ukraine," he said. he. Stoltenberg.
He welcomed the recent announcements by the US, France and Germany that they would soon provide infantry fighting vehicles and light tanks to Ukraine, as well as the unprecedented support from all NATO allies and EU member states.
"Our support makes a real difference on the battlefield. At this crucial time in the war, we must do much more and much faster," Stoltenberg said.