NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg wants a revolution in how the alliance finances and arms Ukraine, but his plan drew a mixed response from NATO foreign ministers on Wednesday.
The secretary-general’s idea is to take the politics and uncertainty out of military aid to Ukraine by setting up a five-year, €100 billion fund and having the alliance shoulder more of the weight in organizing arms for Kyiv. […]
Stoltenberg played down fears that a bigger NATO role would weaken the American presence — highlighting the dual role played by Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
”General Cavoli is the U.S. commander in Europe, but General Cavoli is also the NATO commander in Europe,” Stoltenberg said. ”And of course, I think General Cavoli coordinates with General Cavoli — it’s the same man.” Läs artikel