(1 Jun 2023)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oslo - 1 June 2023
1. Wide of news conference, Blinken entering
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State:
"We had a very productive discussion today to prepare for the NATO summit in Vilnius that will take place next month. We focused on advancing our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's brutal aggression. As we look to Vilnius, we remain dedicated to the principles underpinning our alliance, including of course, Article 5, and our shared commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory."
3. NATO background
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State:
"On April 4th of course we welcomed Finland as our 31st ally, adding another first-grade military and enhancing our presence in the high North and the Black sea. We're continuing to work to complete the accession process for Sweden, another very strong and capable partner and we fully anticipate doing so by the time the leaders met in Vilnius. These additions will make both Finland and Sweden safer and make NATO stronger and our defensive alliance is always will keep its door open to new members.
5. Cameras
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State:
"As the people of Ukraine demonstrate incredible courage and sacrifice, the United States, European Union and countries around the world continue to support their fight to defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity and the right to choose their own path. Together, we have committed billions of dollars in security assistance, including our recent pledge to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircrafts, which Norway is also considering. We've imposed severe sanctions on Russia's economy war machine, while providing vital humanitarian, economic and energy assistance."
7. Oslo 2023 wall background
STORYLINE:
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that NATO will welcome Sweden soon as a member of the alliance during a meeting in Norway, Oslo.
He said that the process should be done before the NATO summit in Vilnius in July.
"These additions will make both Finland and Sweden safer and make NATO stronger," he added, mentioning Finland's recent accession.
He also reiterated the alliance's support of Ukraine against Russian aggression, specifically more recently, by pledging to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
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