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"I
call on allies to do more. It is in all our security interests
to make sure Ukraine prevails and (Russian President Vladimir)
Putin does not win," Stoltenberg told German news agency DPA.
He said it was perhaps even more important that Ukraine receive
enough ammunition for the systems already in place, adding that
the need for ammunition and spare parts was "enormous".
Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in an address
to a group of Western leaders asked for a wide range of weapons
and air defence systems to help efforts to counter the Russian
invasion.
Also, the United States last week announced nearly $2 billion in
additional military aid, including the Patriot Air Defense
System, which offers protection against aircraft, cruise and
ballistic missiles.
NATO's Stoltenberg told DPA that military support for Ukraine
was the fastest way to peace.
"We know that most wars end at the negotiating table - probably
this war too - but we know that what Ukraine can achieve in
these negotiations depends inextricably on the military
situation," he said.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 in what Putin calls a "special
military operation" against what he perceives as threats to
Russian security.
Ukraine and its Western allies have denounced Russia's actions
as an imperialist-style land grab and imposed sanctions to try
to disrupt the campaign.
The 11-month war has killed tens of thousands of people, driven
millions from their homes, left cities in ruins and shaken the
global economy, driving up energy and food prices.
(Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Michael Perry)
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