“This is the decisive stage of the war”

Russia could not take Kiev. According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, this does not mean that the war is over. “This is a crucial stage in the war,” he said. Now we see a significant movement of troops from Kiev, they are regrouped, armed and supplied. And they move their target to the east. In the coming weeks, we expect a new Russian push in eastern and southern Ukraine, trying to capture the entire Donbass and build a land bridge with the occupied Crimea. This is a crucial stage in the war. This rearmament will take some time, but then we will see a big attack on the Donbass to take the Donbass. “In this window, the support of Ukrainian troops is important, and the Allies will do it.”

“This is a cruelty that has not been seen since World War II,” the Norwegian said of Bucha’s images. We see the nature of Putin’s war, respect for international norms, and all the victims of basic human rights. This is the most serious security challenge since World War II.

According to Stoltenberg, “the Allies are determined to provide further support to Ukraine. Including anti-tank weapons, air defense systems and other equipment. The Allies also increased humanitarian aid and financial assistance. NATO will also seek assistance in cybersecurity. And equipment to help Ukraine protect itself from chemical and biological threats.

NATO Secretary-General Beijing has also been punished after the EU on Friday unsuccessfully asked China to intervene in persuading Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war. “The Allies will also discuss NATO’s future strategic concept at the Madrid Summit in June, which will guide the Alliance in adapting to the new reality and the consequences of Russia’s aggressive actions and our future relationship with Moscow. “For the first time, it must also address China’s growing influence and coercive policies on the global stage, posing a systemic challenge to our security and to our democracies.”

According to the NATO Secretary General, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, as well as his counterparts from Finland, Sweden, Georgia and the EU High Representative will deliver a speech on Thursday. Meeting.Joseph Borrell. Asia-Pacific partners NATO, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea will also participate.

“NATO supports Ukraine. We have been doing this for years, training thousands of soldiers to fight the invaders, equipping them and giving them more support. “Every day we see the effect on the battlefield, we have more resistance to the invader responding,” Stoltenberg said. Negotiation table. We will never recognize illegal territories like Crimea. This is Putin’s war, he is responsible for everything we see in Ukraine. “We must continue to put pressure on Putin. We are on the right side of history.”