BRUSSELS – NATO’s top official affirmed Thursday that alliance members will maintain their commitment to Ukraine’s defense despite ongoing tensions involving Iran.
Speaking to Reuters, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that member nations view their international obligations as interconnected rather than conflicting.
“Many leaders in Europe and the United States, Canada say it has to be ‘and, and’: make sure that as allies we enable what the Americans are doing in the Middle East … and at the same time make sure that Ukraine has what it needs to stay strong in the fight,” Rutte explained during the Brussels interview.
The NATO chief’s remarks underscore the alliance’s position that supporting multiple international efforts simultaneously remains a priority for member countries.
