"Our focus today was on how we can bring Ukraine closer to NATO where it belongs", Stoltenberg said in opening remarks at his press conference in Oslo on Thursday.
"All allies agree that NATO's door remains open. That is only for allies and Ukraine to make decisions on membership. Russia does not have a veto", he said.
"We are working on a multi-year package of support with robust funding. This will ensure Ukraine's deterrence and defence for the longer term, help rebuild its security and defence sector, and transition Ukraine from Soviet-era doctrine, equipment and training to full interoperability with NATO", the secretary general continued.
"President Putin cannot wait us out", Stoltenberg insisted.
