Jens Stoltenberg said NATO is helping Ukraine “defend the right to self-defense” and prevent the war from escalating beyond the country
THE Jens Stoltenberg said NATO has increased its military presence, particularly on the eastern flank, to send a “very clear message” to Moscow that if any member is attacked, the entire alliance will respond.
“The UK plays an important role in these effortsStoltenberg told Sky News.
NATO countries must spend more on defense as “we live in a more dangerous world” and the alliance continues to support Ukraine against Russia’s “brutal aggression”, NATO’s secretary general said.
Member states are sending weapons, ammunition to Ukraine, including anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems, mortars and drones, as the government in Kiev battles President Vladimir Putin’s forces.
Jens Stoltenberg stressed that NATO is helping Ukraine to “defend the right to self-defense” and prevent the war from escalating beyond the country.
He also said that the guideline for NATO members’ defense spending is 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) and that the UK spends more than that, along with more allies.
However, he stated: “We need to spend more on defense. I have been a politician myself for many, many years. And I know that, of course, it’s always more tempting to spend on health care, education, infrastructure, rather than spending on defense. However, when we live in a more dangerous world, when we see President Putin’s aggressive actions against a sovereign, peaceful nation in Europe – Ukraine – and all the threatening rhetoric against NATO allies, then we need to invest more“, he added.
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