NATO Military Committee visited Kyiv
The 32 members of the NATO Military Committee visited Kyiv on 6 October and met with Mykhailo Drapatyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On 6 October, 32 military representatives from NATO member states were in Kyiv, where they discussed Ukraine's military priorities and experience with Drapatyi. This experience could help strengthen NATO's preparedness for current and future threats.
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee said on X that the visit demonstrated unwavering support for Ukraine.
With the whole NATO Military Committee, we visited Kyiv, yesterday, to reaffirm unwavering support for #Ukraine. Discussions with Major General Drapatyi, Commander-in-Chief of the 🇺🇦 Armed Forces, focussed on Ukraine’s military priorities and lessons learned to strengthen Allied preparedness for current and future threats. While in Kyiv, the 32 Military Representatives and myself did not miss to pay our utmost respect at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine. #NATO #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini
– Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE – NATO CMC (@CMC_NATO) October 7, 2026
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