NATO Leaders Discuss Support for Ukraine

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared it will not allow Ukraine to acquire nuclear weapons, citing compliance with international obligations and labeling Kyiv's potential acquisition as a threat to security. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized ongoing military support for Ukraine as winter approaches, which he described as a weapon used by Russia against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He accused President Putin of using Ukraine as a testing ground for experimental missiles and expressed skepticism about any interest in peace from Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reinforced this commitment to support Ukraine, highlighting efforts to counter Russian aggression and prevent winter from being weaponized against Ukrainian civilians. Both NATO and the U.S. are focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air defenses amid increased Russian drone attacks. The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with both sides reporting significant drone activity and tensions surrounding NATO's support of Ukraine.