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November 12th, 2023 
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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized that a Russian victory in the conflict with Ukraine would have profound implications for NATO’s security during a press briefing on Friday. Stoltenberg announced that the US-led alliance would persist in providing weapons and ammunition to support Ukraine, as the alternative outcome was deemed “dangerous.”
Stoltenberg, addressing reporters alongside German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin, underlined that the support extended to Ukraine was not solely a matter of agreement during meetings but was deeply rooted in the collective interests of the United States, its allies, and partners.
He elaborated on the potential consequences of a Russian triumph, asserting that it could embolden “authoritarian leaders” to employ force and flout international law in pursuit of their objectives. Stoltenberg contended that such a scenario would heighten vulnerabilities for NATO countries.
Stoltenberg expressed confidence that North America and Europe would persist in their support for Ukraine, viewing it as the most viable path to achieving a negotiated and peaceful resolution to the conflict. He also highlighted the strategic importance of Ukraine’s military strength in shaping negotiations.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon issued a warning that the supply of military aid to Kiev would be depleted if American lawmakers did not endorse a new funding package for Ukraine.
Ukraine, led by President Vladimir Zelensky, consistently rejected dialogue with Moscow, demanding a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from territories that Ukraine claims as its own. Zelensky reaffirmed this stance in an interview with Reuters, stating that Ukraine would continue the fight, even without US aid if necessary.
Zelensky refuted reports in certain media outlets suggesting that Ukraine’s Western supporters encouraged peace negotiations with Moscow. He emphatically stated that such talks were not on the table.
In October 2022, Zelensky issued a decree prohibiting Ukraine from engaging in any discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia has repeatedly signaled its willingness to engage in negotiations with Kiev but insisted that any such talks must consider Moscow’s security interests and the current situation on the ground. In 2022, four former Ukrainian territories, including the two Donbass republics, formally joined Russia following referendums. Ukraine dismissed these votes as a “sham” and aimed to regain control over the four territories, as well as Crimea, which became part of Russia in 2014 after another referendum.
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