NATO Allies condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms
Press briefing by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following an extraordinary meeting of the North Atlantic Council
Today (24 February 2022), NATO held an emergency meeting of the North Atlantic Council to respond to Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
“NATO Allies condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms,” Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. “We call on Russia to immediately cease its military action, withdraw its forces from Ukraine, and choose diplomacy.” “We fully support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and Ukraine’s right of self-defence” Mr. Stoltenberg added.
Today, the North Atlantic Council decided to activate NATO’s defence plans to protect Allied nations during this crisis. “We will continue to do whatever is necessary to shield the Alliance from aggression,” Mr Stoltenberg stated.
› Read the Secretary General’s full remarks
› Read the statement by the North Atlantic Council
