NATO Defense Ministers Meeting on Ukraine Crisis
NATO defense ministers gather to agree on long-term security assistance and military training for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. Hungary won't veto NATO support to Ukraine but won't participate. Allies are trying to provide financial support and weapons to Ukraine.
Key Points
- NATO defense ministers are meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine.
- Hungary won't veto the support to Ukraine but won't participate in military action outside NATO territory.
- Efforts are being made to coordinate security assistance and training through NATO's command structure.
- The U.S. and other allies are providing significant military support to Ukraine on a bilateral basis.
Pros
- Allies are working towards providing long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine.
- Efforts are being made to provide financial support and weapons to Ukraine to counter Russia's invasion.
Cons
- No progress on tracking down the Patriot guided missile systems that Ukraine needs.
- Meetings have been ad-hoc and unpredictable in terms of providing battlefield support.