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25 of June, 15:29

Rasmussen: funds NATO will be directed on strengthening of command in Ukraine
Natalia Dobrovolskaya. Funds NATO assistance to Ukraine will be aimed at strengthening command and monitoring of the Ukrainian army, said Commonwealth Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen before the session of the Ukraine-NATO at the level of foreign Ministers.

first Rasmussen said that NATO plans to make fresh trust Funds for long-term care Ukraine.

" We have approved a package of additional measures. They include the development of new special funds to help the strengthening of defense capability in key areas such As command and supervision, for example, and to help soldiers retired to prisposobleniya to civilian life, " said Rasmussen.

according to him, NATO will continue to support Ukraine's efforts in the restoration of a strong army and security sector reform, so that the country can protect its own sovereignty, unity and democracy.

NATO Secretary General also said that NATO supports the initiative of Ukrainian President Peter Poroshenko to stabilize the country."

As told reporters authorized NATO, who asked to remain anonymous, Funds are not expected to establish today." We will reach agreement, and I think it will be done for the summit (September), " said the source. According to him, experts estimate the amount of these funds at 12-13 million euros in two years.

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