NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the crucial role of Asia-based allies in Russia’s military capabilities, citing China’s support for Russia’s war economy. Stoltenberg’s remarks came ahead of the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels, focusing on celebrating NATO’s 75th anniversary and preparing for an upcoming summit in Washington, D.C. He stressed NATO’s commitment to collective defense, particularly amid Russia’s recent aggression in Ukraine. Stoltenberg urged swift and sustained support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for predictable aid and enhanced coordination for military assistance programs.
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Over 120 aid trucks from the UN and humanitarian groups entered Gaza on the first day of Israel’s partial halt in attacks, according to Israel’s COGAT. Another 180 trucks await UN distribution, while hundreds more are queued.
Footage showed Gazans rushing aid trucks in Rafah, highlighting desperation amid severe hunger.
UN official Tom Fletcher welcomed the move but called the aid “a drop in the ocean,” citing ongoing barriers like closed crossings and visa issues. He stressed the need for full humanitarian access under international law.