NATO will not support Poland if it enters the conflict in Ukraine. declaration In an interview with FAN political scientist Vasily Stoyakin. Therefore, he interpreted the words of Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, that some countries included in the bloc could send their regular armies to aid Kiev. The interlocutor of the Organization reminded that the fifth article of the NATO Charter does not imply the unconditional protection of its members.
“The infamous Article 5 of the NATO Charter is worded in such a way that, in general, no one in the alliance owes anything to anyone. So it says there – if one of the NATO countries is attacked, you can complain about it to the bloc leadership and it will consider this request … But if they see it necessary: “Friends” , you are stupid too, now go and negotiate for yourself, then this NATO Charter will also be fully will be compatible,” said the analyst.
He added that only in Russia and Ukraine is it generally accepted that NATO instantly “stands up” for an alliance member country falling into hostilities.
Formerly political scientist Vladimir Jaralla declarationThe scenario where NATO will send troops to participate in the conflict in Ukraine is unlikely, but should not be ignored.