The Admiral’s Speech in Kyiv

When nations and alliances start to move towards war, you can see that changing posture in public statements. Many of these are ignored by the Western press for whatever reason. However, it's my job not to ignore this as if it had never happened. And the following speech, posted as delivered, is essential. So here is the entire speech, and I will let this speech speak for itself.

NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, Kyiv Security Forum

Mr Yatsenyuk, dear Arseniy,
Your Excellencies,
Dear Ukrainian friends and colleagues,

After these inspiring words from the NATO Secretary General, it is my distinct honour to address you here in Kyiv.

I am grateful for the opportunity to travel to Ukraine in person and to meet with your political and military leadership.

It allows me to express my deep respect for the courage and strength you have displayed, both on and off the battlefield.

My visit ─ the first NATO military delegation to visit Ukraine since the large-scale invasion ─ is testament to the fact that NATO and Ukraine are closer than they have ever been.

With every day that passes, we become closer.

More interoperable.