NATO supports Ukraine to a complete victory over Russia – Stoltenberg
The North Atlantic Alliance assumes that Russia’s war against Ukraine will not end quickly, but will win in the new Ukraine, and NATO at this time. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with the German newspaper Welt, transmits Ukrinform.
According to its leader, NATO is determined to help Ukraine while Putin is at war, “even if it takes months or years.” At the same time, he wants to “do everything” so that the conflict does not spread.
In the coming days, according to Stoltenberg, “we can expect and need to prepare for the Russian offensive and even greater brutality, even more difficulties and even greater destruction of critical infrastructure and residential areas.” Currently, the next Russian Federation in eastern Ukraine, he believes, has not yet gained momentum, as Ukrainian troops are holding the defense.
“We see a stark contrast between Russian and Ukrainian forces: Ukrainian troops are brave and know what they are fighting for. The Russian military suffers from poor leadership, low morale and many do not know what they are fighting for, “said NATO Secretary General.
Stoltenberg sees his main tasks as preventing a large-scale war so that the war does not spread from Ukraine, to minimize the risk through deterrence and collective defense.
According to its leader, NATO “is not consciously a party to the war.” At the same time, the Alliance is increasing troops and equipment on the eastern flank to protect its members. According to him, Germany plays a leading role in this.
Commenting on Moscow’s nuclear threats, Stoltenberg said: “We hear the threatening nuclear rhetoric of the Russian leadership. This is irresponsible and reckless. Nuclear war cannot be won and should never be fought, including in Russia. “
He stressed that since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine on February 24, NATO has not noted any changes in Russia’s nuclear strategy. Therefore, there are no indications of a high level of readiness of Russia’s nuclear arsenal in the Alliance, said the Secretary General.
Stoltenberg said that “Ukraine must win this war because it is defending its country.” NATO members will never agree to the illegal annexation of Crimea. We have also always opposed Russian control over parts of Donbass in eastern Ukraine. “
Ukraine itself has decided on these peace agreements, the Alliance leader concluded.