NATO secretary general and Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine's energy situation

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the energy situation in Ukraine.

Source: Rutte on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Rutte said the call focused on Ukraine's energy situation, where Russian attacks are causing "terrible human suffering", and pledged to help ensure Kyiv receives the assistance it needs.

Quote: "We're committed to ensuring that Ukraine continues to get the crucial support needed to defend today and ultimately secure a lasting peace."

More details: Rutte added that they also discussed ongoing efforts to end the war.

Background:

• Rutte urged Allies to urgently provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles following a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine's energy sector.
• A meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council initiated by the Ukrainian side took place on Monday 12 January, during which participants discussed Russia's large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure as well as the use of the Oreshnik medium-range intercontinental ballistic missile.
• Zelenskyy said on 13 January that he expects the United States and Europe to speed up the delivery of aid packages to Ukraine after Russia's recent large-scale attacks.

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