NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted that “every democracy in Europe has the right to apply for NATO membership”, noting that “we support Ukraine’s right to choose its own path and decide what type of security alliances you desire.”

In a statement, he called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine, stressing that “if Russia stops hostilities, Ukraine will do the same.”

Stoltenberg indicated that “we will not enter into a direct military conflict with Russia and are not a party to the conflict.”

He emphasized that “it is in our interests and in the interests of Ukraine to remain united in the face of Russian steps”, stressing that “Moscow’s threat to use nuclear weapons is blackmail for the international community, and Russia must realize that there is no winner in this.” any nuclear escalation.”

Stoltenberg said: “Support the investigation into the circumstances of the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, and NATO has great potential in the Baltic Sea”, stressing that “NATO, through its forces in the Baltic Sea, controls the energy infrastructure, and we are working to give a deterrent signal For Russia”.