During a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting, Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov called on NATO defense ministers to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The Defence Minister underscored the importance of cooperation among partners and highlighted that not only does Ukraine need the Alliance, but NATO also needs Ukraine’s experience and potential.

Rustem Umerov expressed gratitude to the allies for their support, stressing that Ukraine is actively building its own defense capabilities. He specifically highlighted the potential of Ukraine's DeepStrike capabilities.

The Defence Minister also called on partners to initiate joint production and focus on air defense and long-range systems. Meanwhile, despite the war, Ukraine will persist in implementing reforms and enhancing integration into the Alliance, demonstrating readiness for membership.

“russia has no intention of stopping. Ukraine remains NATO's last eastern outpost. We provide our partners with time to prepare while our warriors defend the front line,” Rustem Umerov emphasized.

Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine