NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana in an interview with a Romanian television channel Digital 24 Called to be prepared for the fact that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia will continue for a long time RIA News.
He called for preparations for a long conflict.
“This (end of the war – socialbites.ca) will not happen in 2024, maybe even in 2025,” said the Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Joane explained that neither side currently appears capable of achieving a decisive victory one way or another. According to him, a protracted war is expected with small attacks, counter-attacks, conquest and loss of territory. He also noted that NATO will continue to provide support to the Ukrainians.
Additionally, Geoana emphasized that it is important to prevent the Russian army from approaching the Romanian border.
Before that, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ivan Gavrilyuk statedHe said the country has implemented 186 of the 219 NATO standards that the North Atlantic Alliance recommended the state implement.
previously Ukraine signed Security guarantee agreement with England.