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NATO's Rutte says reaching deal to end war will require tough choices
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visit a makeshift memorial for fallen Ukrainian defenders, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 3, 2026. Reuters via third party
KYIV: Reaching a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine will require tough choices, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday.
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In an address to Ukraine's parliament during a visit to the capital Kyiv, Rutte, who was speaking through a translator, said that the PURL weapons purchasing program is supplying 90% of Ukraine's air defence missiles.
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- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the necessity of making difficult decisions to achieve a peace agreement to terminate Russia's war in Ukraine.
- During a speech to Ukraine's parliament in Kyiv, Rutte highlighted the significance of the PURL weapons purchasing program, which is responsible for providing 90% of Ukraine's air defense missiles.
- The statement underscores the critical role of international support in bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict, indicating a potential pathway towards resolving the crisis.
In an address to Ukraine's parliament during a visit to the capital Kyiv, Rutte, who was speaking through a translator, said that the PURL weapons purchasing program is supplying 90% of Ukraine's air defence missiles.