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The general secretary of the NATO, Jens Stoltenbergmade it clear this Wednesday to any “potential adversary” as Russia either belaruswhich will defend “every inch” of its territory after a deployment of the mercenaries of the wagner group to that last country.
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“It is too soon to draw definitive conclusions” about the mutiny of the Wagner’s mercenaries last weekend, which is considered in the alliance “an internal matter of Russia”indicated stoltenberg at a press conference after meeting Estonian Prime Minister Saja Kallas.
At the same time, stoltenberg stressed that they are following “very close” the situation and that “Some of these forces can be deployed in belarus”which is why allies like Lithuania, bordering that country, have asked to be reinforced.
“The most important thing is that we are sending a very clear message to any potential adversaryincluding Moscow and minskthat we are there to protect and defend every inch of allied territory against any threat ”, emphasized.
The Norwegian politician recalled that the NATO has increased its presence in eastern Europe and that, in the allied summit of Vilnius two weeks from now, they will continue to bolster their deterrence and defense.
stoltenberg again stressed that the illegal war” of the Russian president, Vladimir Putinin Ukraine it is “a big strategic mistake“, that “has deepened existing divisions and created new tensions in Russia”.
In any case, he asked “Don’t underestimate Russia”continue supporting Ukraine and keep “powerful” the allied defenses.
Stoltenberg recalled that “NATO’s main task is not to liberate territories”but “prevent any attack on any ally of the NATO”.
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Thus, he explained that the alliance already has plans and capacities to “defend every ally and every inch of allied territory” and pointed out that, in line with what was agreed by the allied leaders at their summit last year in Madridgoing to “assign specific forces to specific territories” in order to increase the disposition of its forces.
“We are constantly evaluating the need for ground troop presence throughout the allianceincluding the baltic region”, commented.
Stoltenberg also referred to the fact that at the summit of Vilnius allies will go “one more step” in their support for Ukraine: they will agree on a multiannual package aid to make Ukrainian forces increasingly interoperable with those of the alliance and improve their political ties to “approach to Ukraine to its rightful place in the NATO”.
In contrast, the leaders of the alliance formally invite kyiv to join the transatlantic club.
stoltenberg He said that the consultations continue and he trusted that in Vilnius “find common ground” on “How to address the membership aspirations of Ukraine”. “And we have to remember that the allies agree on many important messages and positions regarding Ukraine and its entry into the NATO”he pointed.
“Perhaps the most important thing we agree on is that the most urgent task now is to ensure that Ukraine prevail as a sovereign and independent nation in Europe”he pointed out, since if Russia wins the war “There will be no further discussion of the question of accession at all.”
That Ukraine prevail is “the precondition for any meaningful debate on a new accession”, concluded.
Source: Elcomercio
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