Oct 3, 2024 · NATO condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine - which is an independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner. NATO and Allies continue to provide Ukraine with unprecedented levels of support, helping to uphold its fundamental right to self-defence.

Apr 26, 2024 · Since NATO is paramount to Western security, it is a recurring target of Russian online disinformation, as EUvsDinfo documents. Such disinformation is based on not only fabrication, but also distortion, like the campaign that spun NATO’s preparedness in Eastern Europe post-2014 as aggression, even though it was a corollary of Russia’s ...

Sep 7, 2023 · The background was that President Putin declared in the autumn of 2021, and actually sent a draft treaty that they wanted NATO to sign, to promise no more NATO enlargement. That was what he sent us. And was a pre-condition for not invade Ukraine.

Mar 21, 2024 · President Putin made two strategic mistakes: he underestimated Ukraine’s determination and he underestimated NATO’s unity. With our help, Ukraine can and will prevail. From the bottom of my heart, I say: Ви не самі. You are not alone. NATO stands with you. Democracy will triumph over autocracy. Freedom will triumph over oppression.

NATO Allies engaged in persistent diplomatic efforts to convince Russia to change its course. NATO held the last meeting of the NATO-Russia Council in January 2022 to call on President Putin to step back from the brink. President Putin chose war.

Dec 16, 2024 · When Putin decided to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO was unified, and in that sense, the Anglo-American campaign was successful in rallying Allies. The success of the American and British predictions was also supported by the fact that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was a massive intelligence failure for Russian ...

2002-2008: Cooperation through the NATO-Russia Council On 28 May 2002, NATO leaders and President Vladimir Putin signed a declaration in Rome titled “NATO-Russia Relations: A New Quality.” This established the NATO-Russia Council as a consensus-based body of equal members. The NATO-Russia Council led

Aug 5, 2024 · For more than 30 years, NATO tried to build a partnership with Russia, developing dialogue and practical cooperation in areas of common interest. Despite this, Russia has continuously violated the norms and principles that contributed to a stable and predictable European security order, particularly over the past decade. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has shattered peace and ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Putin believes that “a serious, irreconcilable struggle is unfolding for the formation of a new world order.” These are his own words. Others share his belief. Not least China. We need to be clear-eyed about China’s ambitions. China is substantially building up its forces, including its nuclear weapons – with no transparency and no ...

Oct 17, 2024 · NATO's rules say that any country that shares common, common values and can (inaudible) and protect others can join the Allies. Right now, inviting Ukraine to join NATO will strengthen us diplomatically and bring us closer to real and what is very important, fair peace. Being determined is the surest path to peace, and this is a realistic path.