**Slovenia Pledges Continued Support to Ukraine**
The Slovenian Foreign Minister, Tanja Fajon, has reaffirmed her country’s strong support for Ukraine during a recent meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels.
Fajon said that Slovenia will continue to provide material, humanitarian, and military aid to Ukraine as long as it is needed. She also discussed the specific equipment needs with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and reiterated Slovenia’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense.
**Ukraine Receives Pledge of Military Aid**
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the alliance will focus on providing Ukraine with enough military aid to enable it to enter any possible negotiations from a position of strength. This comes after Ukraine received significant military aid from Slovenia, including armored fighting vehicles, drones, and other equipment.
**Russia Condemned for Irresponsible Rhetoric**
Fajon condemned Russia’s use of North Korean troops and its irresponsible nuclear rhetoric. She emphasized that supporting Ukraine is both a moral obligation and a shared interest.
**Ukraine to Receive Additional Military Aid**
The meeting also resulted in a significant increase in military aid for Ukraine, with the US pledging up to $825 million. This includes funding for drones, missile systems, and other equipment.
**Key Quotes**
* “We must continue to back Ukraine… To put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations so that they can secure a just and lasting peace on their terms.” – Mykola Tochytskyi, Culture Minister
* “Having the bitter experience of the Budapest Memorandum behind us, we will not settle for any alternatives, surrogates, or substitutes.” – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry