Stoltenberg: We will make decisions to protect our safety

Macron and Stoltenberg, who met at the Élysée Palace in Paris, made assessments to journalists before starting their bilateral meeting.

Referring to the Ukraine-Russia War, Macron said that NATO’s role is more important than ever.

Referring to the assistance they provided to reform the Ukrainian army and increase its interoperability with NATO, Macron stressed that a way must be determined to incorporate the prospect of Ukraine’s participation in the Alliance.

Stressing that Finland’s participation in NATO constitutes a great “gesture” in terms of giving a message of unity, Macron also expressed his expectation that Sweden would join NATO.

“WE MAKE DECISIONS TO PROTECT OUR SAFETY”

Pointing to the NATO Summit to be held in Vilnius, Stoltenberg said: “We will make decisions to protect our security in a more dangerous world.” saying.

Speaking at the weekend about the rebellion of the Russian mercenary group Wagner against the Moscow administration, Stoltenberg claimed that it is an internal Russian matter.

“However, this is an indication that Russian President Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine was a strategic mistake that deepened divisions in Russia and sparked new tensions,” Stoltenberg said. he used the phrase.

Emphasizing that Russia should not be taken lightly and support for Ukraine should continue, Stoltenberg noted that Ukraine can be strong at the negotiating table to the extent of the land it can take back.

Stating that they will further strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defense at the Vilnius Summit, Stoltenberg reminded that a high-level meeting will be held in Brussels with the participation of Turkey, Sweden and Finland on Sweden’s membership application. in NATO. (AA)