NATO Backs Macron's Proposal for Ukraine; Portugal Signs Major Defense and Aid Agreement
May 30, 2024French President Macron's proposal to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons against Russian military positions has gained support from NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg.
Tensions are escalating amidst delays in U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
European countries such as Belgium, Spain, and Sweden have pledged military support to Ukraine.
Ukraine and Portugal have signed a ten-year strategic agreement focusing on humanitarian aid, medicine, and defense industry co-production.
President Zelensky emphasized the importance of international support in rebuilding Ukraine post-war, including utilizing frozen Russian assets.
In a recent meeting in Lisbon, President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Montenegro of Portugal discussed strengthening their partnership and signed a Security Agreement for defense and political cooperation.
Portugal committed to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, participating in defense initiatives, training Ukrainian pilots, and plans for reconstruction.
Portugal will attend the upcoming Global Peace Summit to encourage more countries to participate in protecting common values and peace.
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The Guardian • May 29, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Macron, Scholz agree Kyiv should use allies’ weapons against launchers in RussiaInsider • May 29, 2024
Putin: Europe will face serious consequences if Ukraine strikes RussiaYahoo News • May 28, 2024
Putin: Long-range weapons for Kiev can have 'consequences' for Europe