The NATO Summit in Ankara recognized Ukraine's new role as a security provider for the transatlantic community and reflected broader changes in Europe's security architecture.
Yehor Cherniev, Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and a member of Ukraine's parliament, said this in an interview with Ukrinform.
"The summit acknowledged the objective changes that had taken place in Europe's security environment. Ukraine has become a security provider and an important regional player, and this has now been officially recognized. We also received the promised assistance package, which represents NATO's investment in its own security," Cherniev said.
According to him, one of the summit's most significant outcomes was a shift in U.S. President Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.
"A pleasant surprise was Trump's change of stance and his willingness to authorize the production of Patriot missiles for Ukraine. This fundamentally changes the strategic situation not only during the war but also in the region in the post-war period," he said.
