Stoltenberg told the German newspaper Bild, “No one knows how long the war will last. We must prepare for the fact that the war in Ukraine may take years.” made its assessment.
Stating that they should not stop supporting Ukraine, Stoltenberg said, “Even if the costs are high, Ukraine should be supported, not only for military support, but also because of rising energy and food prices. However, this cannot be compared to the price that Ukrainians have to pay with many lives every day. Russian President Vladimir Putin If the US understands that this war can continue as it did after the invasion of Georgia in 2008 and Crimea in 2014, then we will pay a much higher price.” used the phrases.
Stoltenberg emphasized that more modern weapons to be supplied to Ukraine will increase the possibility of recapturing Donbas, which is mostly under Russian occupation.
Reminding that NATO will continue to support Ukraine for its self-defense, but it is not a part of the conflict, Stoltenberg said:
“We are helping the country, but we will not send NATO troops to Ukraine. With 40,000 troops under NATO command, we have strengthened our own defenses. We are securing Alliance territory on land, at sea and in the air. This is a clear message to Moscow so that there is no misunderstanding of our preparedness.”
‘TURKEY IS AN IMPORTANT NATO COUNTRY’
NATO Secretary General, reminding Turkey’s concerns regarding the membership of Finland and Sweden to NATO, said, “Membership applications are a historic moment that we must seize. Participation will strengthen all of us, not just Finland and Sweden.” used the phrase.
Stoltenberg reminded that NATO countries, Sweden, Finland and the EU classify the PKK as a terrorist organization.
“Turkey is an important NATO country with strategic importance regarding Europe, Russia, Iraq and Syria,” said Stoltenberg, emphasizing that no NATO country has suffered as much from terrorism as Turkey. recorded what they did.
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