NATO leaders are ready to respond to “a series of unforeseen situations with significant additional defense missions in the eastern part of the Alliance,” they said in a statement following a special teleconference on Russia’s attack on Ukraine. the leaders of Finland and Sweden, as well as the EU.
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“We strongly condemn Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine, which was authorized by Belarus. “We call on Russia to immediately end its military offensive, withdraw all its forces from Ukraine and return to the path of aggression it has chosen,” NATO leaders said. »In Ukraine, was designed a long time ago.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, the enormous human suffering and the devastation caused by Russia’s actions. Peace on the European continent has been radically shaken. People will hold Russia and Belarus accountable for their actions. We call on all states to unequivocally condemn this unconscious attack. “No one should be fooled by the Russian government’s barrage of lies,” the NATO ally said in a statement.
“Russia bears full responsibility for this conflict. It has rejected the path of diplomacy and dialogue repeatedly offered by NATO and the Allies. It has fundamentally violated international law, including the UN Charter. “Russia’s actions are also a clear rejection of the principles enshrined in the NATO-Russia Founding Act: Russia is the one that has departed from its commitments under the Law,” said NATO leaders, adding that “its decision “President Putin’s attack on Ukraine is a terrible strategic mistake, for which Russia will pay a heavy price, both economically and politically, for years to come.”
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“Huge and unprecedented sanctions have already been imposed on Russia. “NATO will continue to coordinate closely with relevant stakeholders and other international organizations, including the EU,” the statement said.
At the same time, the NATO Summit expresses its solidarity “with the democratically elected president, parliament and government of Ukraine and the brave people of Ukraine who are now defending their homeland”, while noting that the allied countries will continue to provide “political and practical support in Ukraine “.
“We reaffirm our unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including its territorial waters. “This position of authority will never change,” the statement said.
Regarding NATO’s deterrent and defensive stance, it is noted that the Allies will continue to take all necessary measures and decisions for the security and defense of all Allies. «We have deployed ground and air defense forces in the eastern part of the Alliance and naval forces throughout the NATO area. We have activated NATO defense plans to prepare to respond to a number of unforeseen situations and to secure Alliance territory, including the use of our response forces. We are now conducting significant additional defensive missions to the eastern part of the Alliance. We will make all necessary developments to ensure strong and credible deterrence and defense throughout the Alliance, now and in the future. “Our measures are and remain preventive, proportionate and non-aggressive.”
Finally, the “iron” commitment of NATO countries to Article 5 of the Washington Treaty is underlined: “We are united to protect and defend all the Allies. “Freedom will always defeat oppression.”
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