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Stoltenberg Speaks Following NATO Summit

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Here is a summary of the NATO Chief's remarks and responses to questions.
  • Stoltenberg : 'We call on Russia to stop this senseless war. Withdraw all forces from Ukraine and return to dialogue.'
  • 'The Kremlin's objectives are not limited to Ukraine. They have demanded legally binding commitment to 1997 security arrangement. There is a new normal in European security where Russia open contests the European security order and challenges it militarily.'
  • 'We will hold Russia, 'the aggressor' and Belarus 'the enabler' to account.'
  • 'NATO Allies and the EU have already introduced significant sanctions. We must stand ready to do more even if it means we have to pay a price.'
  • 'Russia's war in Ukraine will not make it more secure.'
  • 'We have already strengthened our deterrence and strength'
  • 'WE are deploying the NATO Response force on land, in the air and the sea.'
    • '1000s more troops eastern parts of the alliance.'
    • '100 fighter jets'
    • '120 ships'
    • '3 strike carrier groups'
  • 'We must continue out support to Ukraine.' The NATO response to Russia is not to withdraw but to assist countries in their Democratic ambitions. These countries will include Moldova, and Macedonia.'
  • 'What we see now is a fully fledged invasion of Ukraine from all directions. From air, sea, and land.'
  • 'NATO Allies continue to supply material support to Ukraine. This includes military support and air defence systems to Ukraine.'
  • Would a cyber attack trigger article 5?: Stoltenberg replies 'NATO provides absolute security guarantees to all NATO allies but needs to be clear on distinction between NATO and Ukraine.' 'WE HAVE STATED THAT CYBER CAN TRIGGER ARTICLE 5' Stoltenberg does not specify exactly what this means and say focus is on 'deconfliction'.

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