Germany: We see Ukraine with us in NATO in the future

German Defense Minister Pistorius answered questions from reporters in Brussels, where he had gone to attend a meeting of NATO defense ministers.

Faced with accusations that NATO countries agreed on a new format for cooperation with Ukraine, Pistorius said it was “another step towards rapprochement.”

“We see Ukraine in the future with us in NATO,” Defense Minister Pistoruis said. saying.

At the same time, Pistorius noted that as long as there is a war on the territory of the country, it is out of the question for Ukraine to be accepted into the alliance. he said.

Pistorius said he is open to extending the term of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, whose term will expire.

Pistorius stated that if the name of a new general secretary could not be agreed, the alliance could not be left without a general secretary, adding that he would therefore be in favor of an extension to his term, especially as he appreciated cooperation with Stoltenberg.

Pistorius stated that so far there have been no incidents in the air exercise “Air Defender” held in Germany and that civil air traffic has almost never been interrupted, “The first result is very, very positive.” saying. (AA)