In the face of the alarming rhetoric of the Kremlin and the Russian President Vladimir PutinNATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenbergwarned last Wednesday nuclear weapons in Ukraine It will have “serious consequences” for Russia. Twenty-four hours later, the head of European diplomacy, Joseph Borrell, went a step further in their warnings and determined what the Western reaction would be in the event of an attack: the destruction of the Russian army. “Any nuclear attack on Ukraine will have a response. “It’s not a nuclear response, it’s a response militarily strong enough to destroy the Russian Army,” he said. European Diplomatic Academy At the College of Witches.
Given the growing Russian rhetoric in this area, the possibility of a nuclear attack is also worrying for the Atlantic Alliance, and indeed the defense ministers discussed the situation at a meeting. Nuclear Planning Group NATO held this Thursday. Allied countries “We didn’t see anything. change in nuclear stance Stating that Russia knows that a nuclear war cannot and will never be won, Stoltenberg said, we will continue to be vigilant as Russia’s nuclear threats, nuclear rhetoric and veiled threats are dangerous and reckless. must be released.”
According to the EU’s High Representative for common foreign and security policy, “Putin says he is not bluffing and cannot afford to bluff” because “people who support Ukraine, the European Union, Member States” need to be clear. The US and NATO are not bluffing either,” said the official, reiterating the West’s military support to Kiev and emphasizing that Europe is experiencing the “most serious” moment in its history. unity, strength and determination. “It is clear that we must continue to support Ukraine and seek diplomatic solutions whenever possible (…) But the world needs this war to end,” he added, adding that the results are not just for the EU.
consequences of war
“To look SomaliaFor example, see the consequences of war and climate change, which together created a dramatic situation. Can you imagine that more than 100 ships loaded with two million tons of grain are waiting to be checked in the Black Sea today to cross the Bosphorus side by side and reach world markets? People are waiting for them. And for some people they will come too late. people will starve Because the grain is stopped while waiting for a check,” he warned.
In his speech, Borrell regretted that the Russian President had decided to challenge the international order and system, although he was happy with the outcome of the decision. General Assembly UN It went ahead with 143 votes in favour, 35 abstentions and 5 against, on Russia’s annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territory. “I’m happy with the result but I have to say I’m worried that there are too many abstentions. When 20% of the international community decides not to reject annexation, it’s too much for me. We’re happy because the glass is pretty full but a little empty and we have to keep working,” he said.