"NATO countries provide some support to Ukraine. We did it years ago by providing training and weapons," said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, APA's local bureau reports.

"This war showed the courage of the Ukrainian people and government, they slowed down the Russian occupation. Of course, the talks are very important, but we must take certain steps because of Russia's occupation of Ukraine. Russia must respect the choices of independent countries, "he said.

Stoltenberg noted that Ukraine's desire to join NATO is its right and choice, and the alliance respects and welcomes it.

https://apa.az/en/foreign-policy/stoltenberg-joining-nato-is-ukraines-choice-370752