On Wednesday, July 17, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the appointment of Patrick Turner as Senior Representative to Ukraine.
This was announced by the NATO press service.
Patrick Turner will begin his duties in Kyiv in September 2024. As a senior representative, he will head the Alliance's mission to Ukraine, “act as a focal point for NATO's engagement with the Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv,” and “coordinate NATO's efforts and provide the Alliance with assessments and advice on the situation in Ukraine.”
Prior to his appointment, Turner served as NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Operations and Defense Policy and Planning and held a number of senior civil service positions in the United Kingdom.
“I am honored to be appointed as NATO's Senior Representative to Ukraine. I look forward to leading the NATO mission and working closely with the Ukrainian authorities, as well as with Allies and partners to deliver NATO's support to Ukraine,” commented Turner.
Author - Olena Madiak, 17/07/2024