"NATO Chief Asserts Alliance's Commitment to Ukraine Amid Eased Arms Restrictions"

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the need for continued military aid to Ukraine, asserting that Russia cannot "wait out" the alliance's support. He called for a long-term financial commitment from NATO members and confirmed that NATO will play a greater role in coordinating aid and training for Ukrainian forces. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also confirmed that the US has authorized Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian territory, dismissing concerns about escalation.