Montenegro supports Ukraine on its road to NATO — acting defense minister

Montenegro's Acting Defense Minister, Filip Adzic, has said after a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Oleksii Reznikov, that Montenegro supports Ukraine on its road to NATO.

The press service of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said this in a statement on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"Today Ukraine is fighting for the freedom of the entire European continent. We admire the courage of Ukrainian defenders. We are always with you. Our country is a good friend of your people. Montenegro supports the aspiration of Ukrainians to become a full member of NATO. We will be your advocates not only in the Balkans, but also in the Alliance and Europe," the ministry's press service quoted Adziv as saying.

According to the report, both parties discussed the provision of further support to Ukraine in the fight against the aggressor and the implementation of bilateral projects in the defense sector.

Reznikov thanked the people and the Government of Montenegro for the comprehensive support and assistance provided to Ukraine in defense of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He noted that the people of Montenegro, who have gone through a thorny path in their struggle for independence, understand Ukraine, which defends its freedom today, like no one else.

Photo: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine