Stoltenberg urges to provide military support for Ukraine on NATO commitments

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on April 3 that the alliance must provide Ukraine with more systematic military support over a longer period, and that Kyiv's membership of the alliance is a matter of "when, not if."

He was speaking as the foreign ministers of NATO member states met in Brussels for a two-day summit, MSN reports.

"We need to shift the dynamics of our support," Stoltenberg said as he arrived at the meeting.

"We must ensure reliable and predictable security assistance to Ukraine for the long haul so that we rely less on voluntary contributions and more on NATO commitments, less on short-term offers and more on multi-year pledges."

Ukraine support tops agenda

Stoltenberg declined to comment on proposals reported by mulitple diplomats that he has proposed military support for Ukraine worth €100 billion ($108 billion) over the next five years.

The aim is reportedly to have an aid package finalized in time for a NATO summit which will be held in Washington in July.