“Let me be clear: Ukraine’s rightful place is in the Euro-Atlantic family,” Stoltenberg said at the news conference. “Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO. And over time, our support will help you make this possible.” The secretary general’s visit comes as NATO is expanding, having just added Finland as its 31st member. Sweden, another prospective member, has had its accession process held up by objections from alliance members Hungary and Turkey.