dear friends I'm grateful for president zelinski's invitation to address the summit of the Kia platform the cria platform plays an essential role in strengthening Ukraine's cooperation with the International Community and enhancing dialogue Ukraine does not stand alone as it fights for freedom and its future NATO is with you we condemn the recent wave of air strikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure NATO allies are providing critical Military Support with more air defense systems including Patriots and with f16s donated by allies these weapons are now in action defending Ukrainian skies and cities NATO's support will go further and faster allies will continue to provide Ukraine with the weapons ammunition and Equipment it needs at the Washington NATO Summit we agreed a major package of support it will make Ukraine stronger save lives and help Ukraine prevail this includes a new NATO command to lead the coordination and provision of security assistance and training 40 billion EUR within the next year and a pledge to ensure sustainable funding for the long term and more Military Support more security agreements and more interoperability all this will help Ukraine defend itself today and deter Russian aggression in the future President Putin must understand that we will not waver he cannot wait us out Ukraine's future is in NATO and it is on an irreversible path to membership at the Washington Summit Allah leaders were clear we will never recognize Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory including Crimea Crimea is not Russia it is Ukraine Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 is a gross violation of international law NATO is unwavering in its support for Ukraine's Independence sovereignty and territorial integrity the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and your armed forces are an inspiration to the world and to me personally the cria platform is an example of Ukraine's tylish work to find a just and Lasting peace there cannot be true peace in Europe without peace in Ukraine this is the last time I'll will address the Kia platform as NATO Secretary General but the alliance commitment to Ukraine is stronger than ever with NATO's continued help Ukraine will prevail as a sovereign independent and Democratic Nation thank you