Mark Rutte, the newly appointed NATO Secretary General, has made his first official visit to Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. During his visit, Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as air raid sirens sounded in the capital, highlighting the ongoing threat. Rutte emphasized the importance of increased weapons production to bolster Ukraine’s defenses and declared that Ukraine would eventually join NATO, dismissing any Russian veto on the matter. He also expressed optimism about maintaining support from the next U.S. president, which will be critical for Ukraine's continued defense efforts. Zelenskyy reiterated his calls for long-range weaponry as Ukraine faces significant challenges, including severe winter conditions and persistent aerial attacks damaging infrastructure.