On March 4, 2022, an extraordinary NATO meeting about the Russian military aggression towards Ukraine took a place in NATO’s political headquarters in Brussels.
NATO Foreign Ministers, Foreign Ministers of Finland, Sweden, and the EU High Representative talked about the unprovoked invasion of the Russian Federation on the peaceful territory of Ukraine, the overnight shelling and seizure by Russian soldiers the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, Zaporizhzhya NPP that is situated in Enerhodar, Ukraine, and the implementation of a no-fly zone over Ukraine because of the deteriorating of the Russian attacks.
Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, in his video message also talked about the worsening of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine because of the Russian attacks, writes the UaPosition
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the unprovoked war against Ukraine. He has admitted a possibility that Russia will intensify its attack. Alliance Secretary also has stated that NATO “seeks no conflict” but is “ready for it.”
“NATO is not part of the conflict,” – said Stoltenberg. “We do not seek war, conflict with Russia. At the same time, we need to make sure there is no misunderstanding about our commitment to protect all allies.”
NATO governments, including the United States, refuse to make a no-fly zone, because of the risk to put NATO forces in direct conflict with Russia.
” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg today in Brussels on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministerial. Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg reiterated their strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of President Putin’s premeditated invasion of a peaceful democratic neighbor. They encouraged NATO Allies and partners to continue to respond to Ukraine’s requests for supplies and equipment to defend against Russia’s unprovoked aggression. They welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s diplomatic initiatives while condemning President Putin’s continued belligerence, escalation, and refusal to negotiate in good faith.” – says the US Department of State
