In just three months, Russia’s war in Ukraine will turn two years old, and so on, with no signs of a ceasefire or resolution for the time being. Secretary General of the Atlantic Alliance Jens StoltenbergHe reminded that it was Kiev that had to decide “what are the acceptable ways” to end the war, and that the responsibility of the allies was “to support Ukraine and allow it to liberate as much territory as possible and settle it in the best possible place.” when negotiations begin. Wars are inherently unpredictable (but) we have not seen any signs that President Putin is planning for peace; “He is actually planning more wars,” he insisted meeting of foreign ministers It will take place in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Stoltenberg’s eyes, the equation is simple: The more military support allied countries offer Kiev, the stronger their position on the battlefield and at the negotiating table will be. In any case, he recognizes that the country has achieved “great” victories and that we must continue to support it as winter approaches. “We were afraid that Ukraine would collapse in a few weeks and President (Vladimir) Putin would control Kiev in a few days. This did not happen, quite the opposite happened. “In other words, it is the expulsion of Russian troops to the north, east and south and the liberation of 50 percent of the lands occupied by Russia at the beginning of the war,” he said.
Despite dead ends in warThe allied leader emphasized that Russia has also suffered “huge losses” in terms of combat capabilities, soldiers and personnel, and has become increasingly “politically isolated, economically and militarily weaker” without achieving its strategic goal of control. Ukraine. “While we have not seen significant regional progress in recent months, we must remember the starting point, which was the fear that Ukraine would collapse within a few weeks, emphasizing that Putin’s aim has not stopped.” “In recent weeks, Moscow has been facilitating the arrival of migrants from Finland to the Russian border,” he condemned, accusing Moscow of putting pressure on Finland and NATO.
Ukraine’s accession
Stoltenberg made a request Humanitarian pause in Gaza extended, also underlined support for Ukraine’s participation (after the war ended) and the aid that NATO member states continue to send to Kiev. “This month, Germany and the Netherlands pledged 10 billion euros, Romania opened a training center for Ukrainian pilots, and allies including the United States and Finland continue to send air defense and ammunition.” As in the first session of the Council of Ministers NATO-Ukraine meeting with the foreign minister Dimitro Kulebathis Wednesday.
The event will be attended by Minister José Manuel Albares. Washington summit preparationsUkraine, China’s problem, southern neighborhood and defense expenditures will be discussed at the event, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Alliance in the US capital in July 2024. Will also attend the meeting Sweden According to Stoltenberg, although its membership is very close, it will continue not to join the Alliance as a full member. “I am pleased that the Turkish Grand National Assembly has started the approval process. I hope Türkiye and Hungary Complete the approval process as soon as possible. It’s time,” recalled the man who will bid farewell to the post of NATO Secretary General next year. Dutchman Mark Rutte, who is considered a “strong” and important candidate by allied sources, has officially applied for this position. The Latvian also showed personal interest Krisjanis Karins and Estonian Kaja Kallas.