We do not see a direct immediate threat to any of the allies, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today at a press conference in response to a question related to the warning by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, that a "war in Europe it's no longer a fantasy," reports BTA
The situation on the front in Ukraine remains complicated, Stoltenberg pointed out. According to him, the delay in the supply of ammunition and air defense means leads to more damage from Russian shelling on Ukrainian targets and to the advance of Russian forces.
NATO is working to provide predictable support for the Ukrainians, he added, noting that this issue was discussed at his meeting today with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The Secretary General reported that Finland has provided Kyiv with over two billion euros since the beginning of the Russian attack and signed a security agreement with Ukraine.
The length of the border between NATO and Russia doubled with the admission of Finland to the alliance a year ago, and we are fully aware of our responsibility, President Stubb pointed out. He noted that compulsory military service in his country has not been abolished and today there are 90,000 servicemen and 280,000 reservists at the disposal of the defense forces. Finland is one of the few NATO countries that has long-range missiles and the second largest artillery in Europe after Poland, Stubb added.