NATO countries are working with defense companies to boost weapons supplies for Ukraine

NATO members are working closely with the defense companies to ensure Ukraine getting more weapons and equipment supplies.

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, stated this in his interview with Reuters.

More weapons are needed for Ukraine’s long-haul preparations in its war with Russia.

“We are providing a lot of support, but we need to do even more and be prepared for the long haul,” Stoltenberg said.

“Therefore, we’re also now in close contact and working closely with the defense industry to produce more and to deliver more of different types of ammunition, weapons, and capabilities,” he said.

Reuters emphasized that in recent months, the United States and other Western countries have started shipping more advanced conventional weapons systems to Ukraine.

This regards, in particular, the M142 HIMARS high mobility artillery rocket systems.

While NATO members are not directly involved in the war, NATO is closely engaged in coordinating the Western response to the invasion.

Stoltenberg reiterated his position that the war would likely end only after the negotiation process.

“We know most wars end at the negotiating table. We also know that the outcome of those negotiations will be totally dependent on the strength on the battlefield,” he said.

“It’s not for me to tell Ukraine what those terms exactly should be. It’s for me and NATO to support them to strengthen their hands, so we maximize the likelihood of an acceptable solution,” the Secretary-General emphasized.

Previously, Stoltenberg said the West will not stop supporting Ukraine, even if the war with Russia will last for years. He noted that with modern armament, Ukraine could knock the invaders out of the country.