NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Friday that continued support for Ukraine remains central to the alliance’s own security, as foreign ministers discussed Kyiv’s battlefield requirements, Russia’s ongoing attacks on civilians, and preparations for the NATO summit in Ankara. “Ukraine must have what it needs to defend itself today and deter future aggression tomorrow,” Rutte said after a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Support for Ukraine ‘An Important Part’ of NATO Security Rutte framed continued assistance to Kyiv as an essential part of NATO’s own security. “An important part of ensuring our own security is continuing our support for Ukraine,” Rutte said. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha joined NATO foreign ministers on Thursday evening, as allies reviewed Russia’s ongoing war and Kyiv’s defense requirements. “Russia continues to wage its horrific war and target civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Rutte said. “Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty and independence with bravery and ingenuity.” According to the NATO chief, the alliance is working to ensure that support for Ukraine remains “substantial,” “predictable” and “sustainable,” and is based on Ukraine’s critical requirements. He pointed to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, known as PURL, as a key mechanism for delivering urgent military support to Kyiv.