NATO's Stoltenberg 'regrets' that 'Russia has not taken steps to de-escalate' Ukraine tensions

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SOT, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General: “We regret that despite the calls of the international community, over many weeks, Russia has not taken steps to de-escalate. The Russian military build-up continues. With tens of thousands of combat troops, and heavy capabilities. As well as threatening rhetoric. And a track record of using force against neighbours. The risk of conflict is real. Russia’s aggressive actions seriously undermine the security order in Europe.”

SOT, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General: “NATO remains committed to our dual-track approach to Russia: strong deterrence and defence, combined with meaningful dialogue. It is a positive signal that Russia is now prepared to come to the table and talk. Because when tensions are high, dialogue is even more important. On Wednesday, Allies will meet with Russia in the NATO-Russia Council. The meeting will focus on the situation in and around Ukraine. And the implications for European security.”

SOT, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General: “NATO will engage in dialogue with Russia in good faith, and on substance. But we must also be prepared for the possibility that diplomacy will fail. So today, Ministers stressed that any further aggression against Ukraine would have significant consequences and carry a heavy price for Russia. Allies continue to stand with Ukraine. We fully support its sovereignty and territorial integrity. And we provide political and practical support.”

SOT, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General: “The whole idea that Ukraine is a threat to Russia is to put the whole thing upside down. Ukraine is not a threat to Russia. I think if anything, it is the idea of a democratic, stable, Ukraine, which is a challenge for them.”

SOT, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General: “NATO allies and NATO are following the situation in Kazakhstan very closely. We are concerned, we regret the loss of lives. And, of course, it is important that violence ends and that human rights are respected including the right of peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression and many allies have expressed this and I expressed this as secretary-general of NATO that we are following closely and I’m concerned about the situation and the need to end violence and respect human rights in Kazakhstan.”

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