Mr. Stoltenberg announced on Monday that NATO was prepared to take on a larger role in Ukraine's security in the meantime. 'I expect that when we meet next month, we will agree to have a NATO role in providing security assistance and training,' Mr. Stoltenberg said.
When NATO allies made the pledge in 2014, only three members including the United States met that mark, Mr. Stoltenberg said. About five years ago, roughly 10 did, he said, and this year more than 20 of the alliance's 32 members will.
Mr. Stoltenberg also said allies have increased military spending this year by 18 percent the biggest jump in decades. The reassurances come amid renewed questions about NATO and Ukraine, with Russia making advances and past skepticism from former President Trump.
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