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Stoltenberg convenes NATO-Ukraine Council following recent Russian attacks

The Council is convened at the request of Ukraine.

Stoltenberg convenes NATO-Ukraine Council following recent Russian attacks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during the NATO Eastern Flank Summit
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is convening a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council for tomorrow, 28 August, at Ukraine's request.

The Guardian writes about this with reference to the Alliance's spokesperson Farah Dahlallah.

According to her, the meeting will be held at the ambassadorial level.

‘Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov is expected to brief the allies via video link on the situation on the battlefield and priority capability needs,’ she added.

The Council meetings are usually attended by NATO ambassadors and Ukrainian officials.

‘Tomorrow's meeting comes after a recent wave of heavy Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure,’ the spokeswoman said. 

According to her, NATO Allies have provided substantial support to Ukraine's air defence and are committed to further strengthening Ukraine's defence.

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