Stoltenberg: We will continue to support Ukraine as long as it is necessary
Stoltenberg, who gave an interview to the opposition TV channel “Dojd” (Yagmur), which was on the list of “foreign agents” in Russia and whose access was blocked, made statements about the Russia-Ukraine War.
Noting that NATO countries are sending arms and ammunition to Ukraine, Stoltenberg said Britain plans to send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine.
“Ukraine needs more weapons and ammunition to resist Putin’s (Russian president) aggression. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that previously shipped weapons are used effectively before shipping new weapons. It is necessary to provide the necessary parts and ammunition for the repair of weapons”. he used the phrase.
“UKRAINE WILL DECIDE ON THE ATTACK”
Assessing Ukraine’s plans to launch an offensive against the Russian military, Stoltenberg said Putin made strategic mistakes regarding Ukraine.
Stoltenberg continued:
“When Putin deliberately started the war by attacking Ukraine last year, he thought Ukraine would be invaded in a few days. This war has been going on for 15 months. Starting from the vicinity of kyiv, the Ukrainians managed to liberate the lands south of the Kherson region, in the Kharkiv region. Operational decisions regarding the attack will be made by the Ukrainians.
We support the Ukrainians in the process of rescuing their land. The Ukrainians, not the NATO countries, will decide whether the attack will be big or small. We need to provide the necessary support. This was Putin’s second strategic mistake. He thought that he would split NATO for supporting Ukraine”.
Asked “Will you continue to support Ukraine if the attack is unsuccessful?” Stoltenberg replied: “Of course we will continue to support Ukraine. We will continue to support Ukraine as long as it is necessary. We have said this many times. If Putin wins this war , it will be a great tragedy for Ukraine and for us,” he gave the answer.
“I ASK PUTIN TO STOP THE WAR IN UKRAINE”
Stoltenberg, assessing the possibility of ending the war, said:
“Nobody attacked Russia. Ukraine has not been a danger to Russia, but Putin believes that he should control his neighboring countries. Therefore, he decided to attack the independent Ukraine. That is why Russia pays a heavy price. Russia is isolated. As a result, the Russian people became impoverished. We see that the Russian youth is used as cannon fodder in the war started by Putin.
Putin started the war. Putin can also stop this war today. Peace will be achieved if Putin stops sending his troops to Ukraine. Russia will also be safe. Because there is no threat to Russia from NATO. If Zelensky (president of Ukraine) and the Ukrainians stop fighting, Ukraine will disappear as an independent state. There is only one aggressor in this war, and that is Putin and the Kremlin. Only these are the ones in charge of stopping the war. This would be in the interest of Russia. Therefore, I urge Putin to stop the senseless war in Ukraine.”
“I DON’T GIVE TIME TO THE ENTRY OF UKRAINE TO NATO”
Pointing out that Russia is threatening the world with the use of nuclear weapons, Stoltenberg said: “The Kremlin’s rhetoric about the use of nuclear weapons is an effort to dissuade NATO countries from providing support to Ukraine.” saying.
Regarding the possibility of Ukraine becoming a NATO member, Stoltenberg said: “NATO countries agree that Ukraine will become a NATO member sooner or later, that the doors must remain open and that 31 members must decide with Ukraine, not with Moscow, but now there is no doubt on this issue. I can’t give an hour.” He used the phrase. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)