OSLO: The Nordic and Baltic nations support an increased role for NATO in providing assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia, and support the country鈥檚 ambition to join the EU, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom told a press conference on Wednesday.
鈥淲e support an increased role for NATO in providing security related assistance to Ukraine and coordinating military support and equipment,鈥� Billstrom said after a meeting of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers and other officials.
He added that the eight Nordic and Baltic nations at their meeting on Sweden鈥檚 Gotland island had agreed to assemble a group of experts that will help support Ukraine鈥檚 efforts to join the European Union.
鈥淭his offers an opportunity to facilitate Ukraine鈥檚 path toward membership in the European family,鈥� Billstrom said.