NATO response from Ukraine: there will be a reward for Russia

In her statement to the local press, Olga Stefanishina reacted to the statements by Stian Jenssen, Director of the NATO Secretary General’s Office, that “a possible solution for Ukraine would be to cede its territory and obtain NATO membership in exchange. ”. .

Stefanishina said: “Any concessions to Ukraine’s NATO membership will be a reward for Russia, which has started a war in Europe. This will only motivate the continuation of terrorism and blackmail.” she used the phrase.

“DOES NOT REFLECT THE OFFICIAL ATTITUDE OF THE ALLIANCE”

Noting that Ukraine’s partners are aware that it is unacceptable to negotiate with the Euro-Atlantic aspiration of the Ukrainians, Stefanişina said:

“Especially in the process of preparing the resolutions for the NATO Summit in Vilnius, we have always spoken openly and clearly with our allies about the inadmissibility and danger of negotiating with the Euro-Atlantic goals of the Ukrainians in negotiations with Russia. The vast majority of our partners are aware of the danger of further fueling Russia’s imperial ambitions. The opinions expressed in the press by the Director of the Office of the Secretary General of NATO do not in any way reflect the official position of the alliance”.

Stefanishina claimed that using the NATO membership issue to put pressure on Ukraine is in the interest of the Kremlin, but this scenario is just a theory.

According to press reports, Jenssen, Director of the NATO Secretary General’s Office, said that “a possible solution for Ukraine would be to cede its territory and obtain NATO membership in exchange, but Ukraine should decide when and under what conditions to start “. talks.” (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)