World

Stoltenberg Arrives for Day One of NATO Defense Ministers' Meetings in Brussels

A meeting for defense ministers of the North Atlantic Council is taking place from 14 to 15 February at the NATO headquarters as the crisis rages in Ukraine and troubles fester about the accession process of new candidates for membership, Sweden and Finland.
Sputnik
Sputnik comes live as NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg arrives for the first day of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) meeting for defense ministers in Brussels. Later in the day, Stoltenberg will deliver the opening remarks at the summit.
The heads of defense ministries of NATO countries gather for a regular meeting in the Belgian capital, where they discuss increasing aid further to Ukraine, as well as the increase of military production and protection of critical infrastructure, especially underwater infrastructure.
Ministers from Finland and Sweden, along with Ukraine’s representative and the EU’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell, are also expected to attend the event.
Follow Sputnik's Live Feed to Find Out More!
Discuss