According to a report by the Ukrainian State News Agency, Ukrainian Defense Minister Taran said on the 7th that Ukraine will strengthen its partnership with NATO in 2021 and actively participate in many NATO exercises.
Taran said that in the context of Russia’s escalating threat, it is particularly important for Ukraine to upgrade its partnership with NATO and participate in these exercises. He said that the Ukrainian army has shown a high degree of professionalism in joint exercises and training with NATO partners over the years, which has also won Ukraine a good reputation in NATO – “This is now turning into NATO’s trust in Ukrainian troops, which has shown to involve Ukrainian troops in the collection. Will in physical defense. According to Ukrainian media reports, NATO has invited Ukraine to participate in many exercises this year.
The Ukrainian State News Agency also reported on the 7th that Stuart Picci, chairman of NATO Military Commission, visited Ukraine and held talks with Ruslan Homčak, commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces. The two sides discussed the security situation around Ukraine. Pić stressed that NATO will further strengthen its support for Ukraine.