First time since 2018: NATO’s top military body went to Kyiv to study the war it may one day face
Military representatives of all 32 members heard the latest battlefield assessment from Ukraine's command.
For the first time in eight years, NATO's highest military body visited Kyiv on October 6 to strengthen ties and gather intelligence for future challenges. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the committee's chair, led the delegation of 32 allies to hear firsthand accounts from Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and his staff.
The visit aimed to bolster support for Ukraine and glean insights on enhancing NATO's defense capabilities against evolving threats posed by Russia. Dragone emphasized the alliance's unwavering commitment, warning Russia of its persistent aggression and urging it to cease its destabilizing actions. The delegation also paid respects at Kyiv's Wall of Remembrance for the Fallen and underscored the growing bond between NATO and Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of Ukraine's military and the lessons learned to bolster Allied preparedness.
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