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President Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv to discuss security cooperation. They focused on concrete steps to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and bring the war closer to an end. The meeting highlighted the successful PURL program that has already secured $1.5 billion from European partners for weapons purchases. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Biden's approach to the conflict, suggesting Ukraine needs offensive capabilities to properly defend itself.

Key Points: Zelenskyy Meets NATO Chief Rutte on Security Guarantees to End War

  • Zelenskyy and Rutte focused on security guarantees and weapons for Ukrainian warriors
  • The PURL program enables purchase of American weapons with partner funding
  • $1.5 billion has been raised from European countries for defense efforts
  • Trump criticizes Biden's approach, saying Ukraine needs to fight back not just defend
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Ukraine President holds talks on bring the real end of the war closer with NATO Sec Gen

Ukraine's President discusses $1.5B in European funding and joint security steps with NATO's Mark Rutte to bring a real end to the conflict with Russia.

"We discussed what next joint steps can provide Ukraine and all of Europe with greater security and bring the real end of the war closer. - Volodymyr Zelenskyy"

Kyiv, August 22

At the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Ukraine President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees and joint steps that would help stop the war.

Zelenskyy said that they have already raised USD 1.5 billion from Europe, and are working to raise more.

"Today, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Ukraine. During our meeting, we discussed, first and foremost, what next joint steps of ours can provide Ukraine and all of Europe with greater security and bring the real end of the war closer. Most importantly, this includes our diplomacy, security guarantees, and weapons for our warriors. In particular, the PURL program is already operating, enabling the purchase of American weapons with partner funding. We already have $1.5 billion from European countries. This is significant. I am grateful to every partner. We are working to raise more," he said in a post on X.

https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1958867964444176643

"We greatly appreciate the support of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Thank you for your readiness to help," he added.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hinted at allowing Ukraine to "fight back" against Russia, marking a departure from his earlier peace stance, as he said, "It is very impossible, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invading country."

Promising "interesting times ahead," Donald Trump criticised Joe Biden for not allowing Ukraine to "fight back" against Russia, calling the former US President "grossly incompetent" for his action, reiterating that the war would never have happened if he (Trump) was the President.

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said, "It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invader's country. It's like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defence, but is not allowed to play offence. There is no chance of winning! It is like that with Ukraine and Russia. Crooked and grossly incompetent Joe Biden would not let Ukraine FIGHT BACK, only DEFEND. How did that work out? Regardless, this is a war that would have NEVER happened if I were President - ZERO CHANCE. Interesting times ahead!!!"

- ANI

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Priya S
$1.5 billion is a huge amount! But I wonder how much actually reaches the soldiers on ground. Corruption is a global problem, not just in developing countries. Hope this money brings real results for Ukraine.
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Michael C
Trump's sudden change in stance is concerning. World leaders shouldn't treat war like a sports game. Real lives are at stake here. The focus should be on diplomatic solutions, not escalating conflicts.
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Ananya R
As an Indian, I'm glad our government has maintained a balanced approach. While we sympathize with Ukraine, we must prioritize our national interests and relationships with all countries involved. 🙏
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Sarah B
The human cost of this war is heartbreaking. While military support is important, I hope equal attention is given to humanitarian aid and finding a peaceful resolution. No war should drag on like this.
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Vikram M
Interesting to see how Western countries are funding this war while many of their own citizens struggle with inflation and economic issues. Priorities seem misplaced when there's so much poverty everywhere.

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