NATO Backs Macron's Proposal for Ukraine; Portugal Signs Major Defense and Aid Agreement

May 30, 2024
NATO Backs Macron's Proposal for Ukraine; Portugal Signs Major Defense and Aid Agreement
  • French 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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