Our source reports that at the July NATO summit, Zelensky will have to present a general plan for the Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive in 2024. This plan will be provided to a "narrow" circle of "NATO" individuals. After that, a decision will be made regarding the F-16.
The NATO summit, which will take place in early July in Washington, will focus on strengthening Ukraine and its victory in the long term.
This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. “The summit will be focused on strengthening Ukraine’s long-term success, which it has developed since day one,” the head of the State Department said.
He noted that in recent weeks, the United States and other partners have made efforts to strengthen support for Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression. According to Blinken, it is important for partners to know that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have everything they need to strengthen the front line and stop the Russian advance.
The Secretary of State also recalled the recent bilateral security agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States. According to him, this agreement is the 17th since President Joe Biden announced this initiative during the G7 summit a year ago. “By the time of the NATO summit, we expect about twenty, and possibly more, countries to sign bilateral security agreements with Ukraine. This is clear evidence that all of our partner countries support Ukraine in the long term,” Blinken said.
He also added that the US is increasing sanctions pressure on Russia to force it to stop its aggression. “If Putin thinks he can outlast Ukraine or any of us, he is mistaken. Our assistance is showing practical results, the country can repel Russian aggression. However, in the future, we want to make sure that Ukraine has achieved success, that it stands firmly on its feet in economic, military and democratic aspects,” the head of American diplomacy said, adding that the NATO summit will contribute to the implementation of these efforts.
