Jens Stoltenberg - Ukraine will become a member of NATO, until that happens, the alliance will continue to stand by it

Even more support is on the way, Ukraine will become a member of NATO, before that happens, the North Atlantic Alliance will continue to stand by Ukraine, - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced in a video address on the second anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine .

According to Stoltenberg, the situation on the battlefield is difficult, however, with the military and economic support provided by NATO allies, Ukraine was able to return half of the territories occupied by Russia.

According to the Secretary General of NATO, recently announced aid packages worth billions of dollars include the provision of munitions, as well as air defense and combat boats. Also, equipment and spare parts, drones for "F-16" type aircraft fighters.

"The situation on the battlefield is extremely difficult. President Putin's goal of dominating Ukraine has not changed, and there are no indications that he is preparing for peace. Ukraine has shown excellent skills and strong resilience. It did not collapse in a matter of weeks as many feared. You have regained half of the territories captured by Russia. Push Russia back from important parts of the Black Sea and inflict heavy losses on Russian forces. First of all, Ukraine maintains its freedom and independence", Jens Stoltenberg says.