Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared at NATO headquarters to participate in a meeting of pro-Kiev allies.
On October 11 (local time), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared at NATO headquarters in Brussels (Belgium), to participate in a meeting of allies supporting Kiev in the 10-month conflict. with Russia.
This is also Mr. Zelensky's first visit to NATO headquarters, although the Ukrainian leader previously spoke remotely to allies from Kiev.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to the media next to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, Belgium, October 11. (Photo: Reuters)
According to Tass, speaking to the media in front of NATO headquarters, Mr. Zelensky expressed concern that the West may pay "less attention" to Ukraine in the context of global attention shifting to a new war breaking out in Israel.
The Ukrainian leader also “Hope to continue to receive support from the US”, declare “If aid to Kiev ends, time will be on Russia's side.”
In addition, Mr. Zelenskiy once again called for using Russian assets confiscated in the West to finance reconstruction projects in Ukraine.
He said: “They (Russian army) attacked us, we can use this money. Let's find a solution to use this Russian money and spend it on the reconstruction of Ukraine."
Appearing next to Ukrainian President Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO's support for Ukraine would be "in terms of air defense, artillery and ammunition" and that the bloc had increased weapons production.
“Air defense plays an important role in protecting Ukraine's cities and important infrastructure. Only then will Ukrainians be able to produce, trade and operate like a normal nation. Thereby, it can increase their ability to finance and provide ammunition for their war," Mr. Stoltenberg said.
Britain and Nordic countries announced a new aid package for Ukraine
On the same day, Britain and other Nordic allies announced a new military assistance package worth 100 million pounds ($123 million) to Ukraine, to help the country's armed forces clear minefields and protect the country. Maintain vehicles and critical infrastructure.
The British Ministry of Defense said that this aid package was taken from the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) managed by the UK.
The new support comes as Western backers of Kiev are racing to increase arms supplies before winter, after Ukraine's summer offensive failed to bring expected benefits on the battlefield.
Belgium will send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025
F-16 fighter aircraft. (Photo: Reuters)
Also on October 11, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said on Bel RTL radio that the country will send F-10 fighter jets to Ukraine from 16.
However, Mr. Dedonder did not specify how many jets would be sent to Ukraine.
Fighter aircraft of this type are the core of the US air force and Western countries. They have been in use since 1978. This type of aircraft is relatively cheap and easy to maintain. In the West, the F-16 is considered the best among similar aircraft. It has a powerful engine and a good traction-to-weight ratio, moving smoothly and highly maneuverable.
2 officials of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine embezzled money to buy bulletproof armor
In another development, the State Investigation Agency of Ukraine said on October 10 that two high-ranking officials of the country's Ministry of Defense were arrested on suspicion of embezzlement of 10 million USD estimated to buy bulletproof vest.
The statement was made in the context that President Zelensky is increasing anti-corruption efforts and firing officials accused of corruption to appease Western allies who are supporting Ukraine.
The State Investigation Agency of Ukraine stated that these two officials ordered "poor quality armor" from abroad, "which not only led to a loss of 2 million hryvnia (about 250 million USD) in the budget but also It also weakens the nation's defense capabilities and threatens the lives of soldiers."
According to reports, in recent months there have been many corruption scandals in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. In August, Mr. Zelensky fired officials responsible for military recruitment in various regions across the country over allegations of corruption. In September, then-Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov resigned.
Hoa Vu (Source: Guardian, Tass, China News)
