The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time, GMT + 2.
7:40: At least three killed in Russian missile attack in Mykolaiv
At least three people were killed and five were injured in one Russian missile attack on a residential building in Ukraine‘s southern city of Mykolaiv on Wednesday, said local authorities who have launched a rescue operation for survivors.
Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych said eight missiles had hit the city and urged residents to evacuate. He said the building appeared to have been hit by a Russian X-55 cruise missile.
07:15: The Madrid summit is crucial for the alliance’s future, says NATO chief
More than 40 leaders will gather for what NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg called a “pivotal summit” for the alliance’s future.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to participate and will speak twice via video link, as Kyiv pushes for accelerated arms deliveries from its allies.
NATO Countries, which have already committed billions of dollars in military aid to Kyiv, will agree on a “comprehensive aid package to Ukraine, to help them maintain their right to self-defense,” Stoltenberg said.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, REUTERS)
Originally published on France24
Source: sn.dk