10 janvier 2024 | International, Terrestre, Sécurité

NATO-Ukraine Council meets, Allies pledge further air defences

The NATO-Ukraine Council met on Wednesday (10 January 2024) following recent waves of heavy Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Allies strongly condemned the escalation in Russian air strikes on Ukraine, as well as Russia's use of ballistic missiles sourced from North Korea and drones from Iran.

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_221643.htm?selectedLocale=en

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