NATO Secretary General says Russia has made a terrible strategic mistake

Following today’s NATO meeting, Jens Stoltenberg spoke to journalists saying that Russia had shattered peace in Europe: “ The people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom in the face of Russia's unprovoked invasion.”

Much to the disapproval of Russia NATO invited its close partners Finland, Sweden, as well as the European Union to the summit. 

“We deplore the tragic loss of life, enormous human suffering and destruction,” he said. “The Kremlin's objectives are not limited to Ukraine. Russia has demanded legally binding agreements to limit further NATO enlargement, and remove troops and infrastructure from our allies that joined after 1997. We are facing a new normal in European security where Russia openly contests the European security order and uses force to pursue its objectives.”

Stoltenberg described this as a terrible strategic mistake. 

NATO Allies activated our defence plans yesterday and are deploying elements of the NATO Response Force online at sea and in the air. To further strengthen its posture and to respond quickly to any contingency. 

The United States, Canada and European allies have now deployed 1000s more troops to the eastern part of the Alliance. Over 100 jets at high alert, operating in over 30 different locations and over 120 ships from the high north to the Mediterranean. Stoltenber said: “There must be no space for miscalculation or misunderstanding. We will do what it takes to protect and defend every ally and every inch of NATO territory.”

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