NATO chief clarifies reasons for Poland's decision not to intercept Russian missiles
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg dismissed the proposal that Poland might intercept Russian missiles aimed at Ukrainian targets. For more details, visit RT.com.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg asserted that the US-led military bloc does not wish to become directly involved in the Ukraine conflict. Stoltenberg specifically ruled out the prospect of Poland intercepting Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory. He emphasized that the alliance does not desire direct involvement in the conflict with Moscow.
Kiev had encouraged NATO member Warsaw to use its air defense capabilities to safeguard western Ukraine without relocating the systems from Polish territory, within the context of a recent bilateral security agreement between Poland and Ukraine. This proposal was reportedly discussed at the recent NATO summit in Washington.
In an interview for Ukrainian state television during the sidelines of the summit, Stoltenberg reiterated that NATO's position remained unchanged. He noted that the most Ukraine can expect is assistance in targeting Russian warplanes with weapon systems operated by Ukrainian forces.
The notion of NATO intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine had previously been dismissed by member states, including Poland. Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that without the support of other members, Warsaw would not engage Russian missiles unilaterally.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that providing air defenses to Kiev is the most effective method to halt Russian aerial attacks. He made this comment when queried about Poland's stance the previous week.
Moscow has characterized the Ukraine conflict as part of a US-led proxy war, in which NATO nations are involved in various ways, but not by directly engaging Russian forces on the battlefield. Russian officials have argued that these Western nations, by all practical means, are parties to the hostilities, hence sharing responsibility for Ukrainian war crimes.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
Kiev had encouraged NATO member Warsaw to use its air defense capabilities to safeguard western Ukraine without relocating the systems from Polish territory, within the context of a recent bilateral security agreement between Poland and Ukraine. This proposal was reportedly discussed at the recent NATO summit in Washington.
In an interview for Ukrainian state television during the sidelines of the summit, Stoltenberg reiterated that NATO's position remained unchanged. He noted that the most Ukraine can expect is assistance in targeting Russian warplanes with weapon systems operated by Ukrainian forces.
The notion of NATO intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine had previously been dismissed by member states, including Poland. Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that without the support of other members, Warsaw would not engage Russian missiles unilaterally.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that providing air defenses to Kiev is the most effective method to halt Russian aerial attacks. He made this comment when queried about Poland's stance the previous week.
Moscow has characterized the Ukraine conflict as part of a US-led proxy war, in which NATO nations are involved in various ways, but not by directly engaging Russian forces on the battlefield. Russian officials have argued that these Western nations, by all practical means, are parties to the hostilities, hence sharing responsibility for Ukrainian war crimes.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
