Probability discussion fighter jet shipment with Ukraine This will be tabled at the NATO Defense Ministers meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, but according to Atlantic Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, what is urgent today is weapons and ammunition for Kyiv and do with it extremely fast because the rate at which the Ukrainian Army spends on ammunition to defend itself against US aggression Russia greater than production. “We are in a logistics race. Core capabilities such as ammunition, fuel and components, Ukraine Before Russia took the initiative on the battlefield. Speed will save lives,” he warned. ministerial meeting and the meeting to be held Ramstein’s liaison group for the defense of Ukrainewhich commands United States of Americato coordinate contributions.
Two meetings to be attended by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksi Reznikovwill take place less than two weeks before the first anniversary of the war, and the Allies will seize the opportunity to re-close ranks with Kyiv and show their full support. “If (Vladimir) Putin wins Ukraine, the message to him and other authoritarian regimes is that the use of force works. It makes the world more dangerous and makes us all more vulnerable.” What does it need to win? And to achieve a just and sustainable peace,” he said during his pre-usual appearance.
According to the Allied leader, the President of Russia is not only preparing for peace or negotiating some kind of agreement that respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, but also respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. new attacks Tools to control Ukraine, send more arms and put pressure on Kiev. “What President Putin is doing right now is to send thousands and thousands more troops, accept the very high casualty rate, inflict heavy casualties, but put pressure on the Ukrainians. He’s trying to balance quantity with quality. take over large numbers of casualties. It just underlines the importance of timing. It is urgent to supply Ukraine with more weapons. The faster we can supply the Ukrainian front with weapons, ammunition, spare parts and fuel, the more lives we will save. Stoltenberg reiterated that he refrains from speculating on this issue. possible Kremlin response next February 24
About all these contributions, including the delivery of Leopard tanks, members of the contact group for the defense of Ukraine will speak at the previous meeting, which will be held at the allied headquarters this Tuesday. According to diplomatic sources, there will also be the possibility of sending warplanes, although they think it is an early step in the talks. “Whatever the view on the possible shipment of aircraft among the Allies, it will take time. What is needed right now is urgent support to Ukraine. Therefore, my top priority is to fulfill the promises of the Allies regarding infantry combat vehicles. Armored vehicles, tanks to be delivered quickly, because every day counts,” said Stoltenberg, who now acknowledged what should be the number one priority. and for the day keep promises this Tuesday, including determining the number of Leopard tanks that will be shipped. Spain It is one of the participating countries, although they have not yet confirmed its number.
Increase weapon production
The ministerial meeting will also allow the Allies to continue planning their defense capabilities and discuss how to increase the capacity of the defense industry, weapons inventory and arsenal replenishment, in particular. Stoltenberg said, “The Ukrainian war consumes large amounts of ammunition and allied reserves. Ukraine’s current ammunition expenditure rate is many times higher than our current production rate. This puts our defense industry under pressure.” Considering the urgent need to accelerate this area very long delivery times exists.
“For example, the delivery time for large-caliber ammunition has increased from 12 months to 28 months,” he said, so “orders placed now can only be delivered in two and a half years.” Therefore, the importance of negotiating multi-year agreements with the industry such as those signed United States, France anyone Norwayand strengthen production capacity, because it is necessary not only to continue to support Kiev, but also to ensure that the allies have sufficient means to protect themselves. In parallel, he confirmed the creation of a new coordination cell in Brussels to map our vulnerabilities and collaborate with the industry. submarine cables And pipelines“.
Stoltenberg also expects defense ministers to reach an agreement this week. new virtual network of national and commercial satellites to support intelligence and surveillance capabilities. “It will allow Allies to increase the sharing of space data with the NATO command structure, better navigation, communication and early warning of missile launches.” Regarding the flying devices that Washington has detected in recent days, although it will not be on the agenda as both the USA and Canada have made their statements, he thinks they are part of “a model that includes China and Russia.” they are increasing their intelligence and surveillance activities against NATO allies through many different platforms”, emphasizing the importance of increasing surveillance and intensifying intelligence.