 The foreign ministers of NATO member states met in Brussels on Nov. 28 to discuss support for Ukraine and next year's planned anniversary summit. Speaking before the meeting, NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg urged members of the alliance to stay the course in supporting Ukraine as both the United States and the European Union struggle to agree on further military aid. The meeting takes place amid gloom in Ukraine at a major counteroffensive launched earlier this year against Russian president. Vladimir Putin's forces has failed to make substantial progress. Today we will discuss how to further strengthen our collective defence, enhance our support to Ukraine and deepen our partnerships. We will also discuss preparations for NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington next year. Allies remain unwavering in their support for Ukraine and we are determined to bring Ukraine closer to NATO.