As Ukraine prepares to join NATO, the alliance will expand its presence in the country

The North Atlantic Alliance summit, held July 9-11 in Washington, decided to increase its presence in Ukraine, in particular by appointing a special representative in Kyiv.

About the details tells the publication “European Truth”. In particular The NATO representation in Ukraine will have a new head, who will have a new status – Special Representative of the Secretary General.

Currently, negotiations are still underway on who will take the position. According to several sources, the European members of the alliance insist that it should not be an American, in order to balance the influence of the United States.

The alliance’s presence in the Ukrainian capital will also change fundamentally – both in numbers and in level. It is expected that there will be a large number of “seconded officers” from allied states responsible for key areas. The article says:

“In short, they are taking work with Ukraine seriously. And this was probably the key change that the Washington summit brought about.”

The new NATO structure in Kyiv was tasked with ensuring Ukraine's readiness for accession, in particular in carrying out reforms in the security and defense sectorthe article emphasizes:

“This is probably the main positive news. Because if the bureaucratic machine starts working to make Ukraine a member of NATO, then this intention is not only at the level of politicians, and they really plan to implement it. Of course, if Ukraine itself stays on this path.”

Let us remind you, at the NATO summit also agreed creation of a new structure to coordinate all types of assistance to Ukraine in the long termwhich will be called “NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine” (NSATU). It remains to add that in the Office of the President of Ukraine as a whole happy with the results Washington NATO summit.

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