NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned of the possibility of a confrontation with Russia for decades if the Kremlin wins the war in Ukraine. In an interview with the German newspaper ‘Welt am Sonntag’, Stoltenberg pointed out that “if Putin wins in Ukraine, there is no guarantee that Russian aggression will not spread to other countries.”
Stoltenberg insisted that NATO is not seeking war with Russia, but that the Alliance must prepare for a long-term confrontation. “Deterrence only works if it is credible,” he said, adding that the best defense now is to support Ukraine and invest in NATO’s military capabilities.
The NATO leader mentioned the need to increase weapons production to replenish the Alliance’s stockpiles and continue sending supplies to Ukraine. “We need to more quickly restore and expand our industrial base so we can increase supplies to Ukraine and replenish our own stocks,” Stoltenberg said.
Stoltenberg also mentioned the importance of NATO allies, such as the United States, continuing to provide support to Ukraine. “I am convinced that all NATO allies, including the United States, will continue to provide support to Ukraine because doing so is for our own security,” he declared at a press conference in Washington with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. .
Stoltenberg warned that a Putin victory in Ukraine would be a tragedy for the country and would also make the world more unsafe for all NATO members. «Today is Ukraine. Tomorrow it might be Taiwan. Therefore, we are interested in Ukraine being a sovereign and independent nation and the support we give it makes a difference, »he said.
Stoltenberg’s warning comes at a crucial moment in the Ukraine war. Russian forces have intensified their offensive in the east of the country, and Western leaders are preparing for a possible escalation of the conflict.
NATO has been beefing up its military presence in Eastern Europe since the start of the war, sending thousands of troops to the Baltics and Poland. The Alliance has also conducted military exercises in the region, and has put its rapid response forces on alert.
The war in Ukraine has marked a turning point in relations between NATO and Russia. The Alliance has called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a “flagrant violation of international law” and condemned Russian aggression.
The future of relations between NATO and Russia remains uncertain. The war in Ukraine has created a new geopolitical reality in Europe, and the Alliance will have to adapt to this new situation.
Stoltenberg’s warning is a clear indication that NATO is preparing for a possible long-term confrontation with Russia. The Alliance is determined to defend its members and deter Russia from any further aggression.
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