NATO’s Rutte says Iran war to not disrupt weapons deliveries to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed confidence that Ukraine will continue receiving US-supplied weapons paid for by partners, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Asked whether he had received clear assurances from the United States that deliveries to Ukraine would remain a priority rather than being redirected to replenish American stockpiles, Rutte said there was consensus on both sides of the Atlantic, Caliber.Az reports, citing Ukrainian media.

“The good news is that deliveries are continuing and that there is an understanding on both sides of the Atlantic that we must do two things at the same time: replenish our stockpiles, because this is not only a US issue but also a European one, ramp up defence production, and at the same time ensure that Ukraine has what it needs in its fight,” he noted.

Rutte made it clear that there was agreement on this on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ramstein Contact Group met on April 15, during which NATO members pledged to provide $60 billion in military support to Ukraine throughout 2026, in addition to separate EU funding mechanisms.

Ramstein format is a multinational coalition of over 50 countries (including all NATO members and additional partners) that coordinates military aid to Ukraine in response to Russia's full-scale invasion.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov