– This is the biggest attempt at annexation by force on European territory since the end of the Second World War. Another 15 percent. Ukrainian territory. An area similar to that of Portugal, illegally occupied by Russian armed forces Stoltenberg said, noting that “fake referendums were invented in Moscow and imposed on Ukraine in complete violation of international law.”
– This land confiscation is illegal and unjustified. NATO allies do not recognize any part of this as Russia. We call on all countries to refuse blatant attempts at territorial conquest. These lands are Ukraine – added.
The decision to join NATO must be taken by 30 allied countries based on consensus, he said.
He said NATO stressed its “unwavering support” for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and would not be deterred by Russian President Vladimir Putin from supporting the country in its defense against Russia.
Brutal aggression
– Russia takes part of the territory of Ukraine by force for the second time. This does not change the nature of the conflict. It is still a brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine. Nor does it change our commitment to support Ukraine. NATO is not a party to the conflict, but we support Ukraine so that it can exercise its right to self-defence enshrined in the UN Charter, said Mr Stoltenberg, adding that NATO is a defensive alliance determined to “defend and protect every ally” and “every square inch of ally territory.” “.
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According to the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, we are now at a crucial moment.
– Putin mobilized hundreds of thousands more troops, rattled irresponsibly with nuclear sabers and now illegally annexed part of Ukrainian territory. This is the most serious escalation since the beginning of the war. None of these actions is a sign of strength, but rather of weakness and an admission that the war is not going as planned and that Putin completely failed in achieving his strategic goals – Stoltenberg rated.
– We are determined to provide assistance to Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression for as long as necessary – he said.