Ex-British defence official Patrick Turner has been appointed as head of the NATO Representation in Ukraine (NRU).
On Wednesday, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced Turner would take up the role in Kyiv in September 2024.
He previously served as NATO’s assistant secretary-general for operations and as assistant secretary-general for defence policy and planning, as well as in a range of senior civil service positions for the UK.
“Patrick Turner brings years of leadership and experience to the role. As a committed public servant, he has a strong track record of delivering results,” the secretary-general said.
In a statement, Stoltenberg hoped he would excel in this important role as NATO continued to step up its support to Ukraine.
Turner said: “I am truly honoured to have been appointed as NATO’s senior representative in Ukraine. I look forward to leading the NATO Representation and to working very closely with the Ukrainian authorities and with NATO allies and partners to help deliver NATO support to Ukraine.”
He will act as a focal point for NATO’s engagement with the Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv. He will coordinate NATO’s efforts and provide the alliance with assessments and advice on the situation in Ukraine.
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