NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg referred to the killings of civilians in He described Bucha as “terrifying and totally unacceptable” and also questioned Russia’s claims of Withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian capital.
“What we’re seeing is not a withdrawal, but we’re seeing Russia repositioning its forces,” he told CNN. warning of Ability of Increase attacks.
“It is horrific and totally unacceptable that civilians are being targeted and killed. This underscores the importance … that this war must end,” he told CNN. in Interview the day after the Ukrainian forces incursion into the neighboring town Kyiv And the found What officials and witnesses said are the bodies of Nearly 300 civilians were killed by Russian forces.
“This is the responsibility of President (Vladimir) Putin, to stop the war,” Stoltenberg continued, adding that it was “extremely important” for the International Criminal Court to pursue an investigation into “possible war crimes.” in Ukraine and that all the facts are presented on Table.”
those responsibleis completed, should accountability.
Stoltenberg said leaving of Russian forces from Kyiv area was ‘not a real withdrawal. What we see is that Russia is repositioning its forces and it is taking some of they back to arm them, to strengthen them, and to resupply them.”
Cautious against “Over-optimistic because the attacks will continue.”
Stoltenberg described the repositioning of Russian forces as a “transformation.” in strategy” To bring more force to bear on Southern and eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces and Moscow-backed separatists are battling for monitoring of Donbass region.
Stoltenberg declined To say whether he believes that Finland will do join NATO after its recent discussions with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, where public support for alliance membership Significantly increased.
“it’s a for Finland decides, “adding that the Finns” have the right to self-determination future. This is exactly what Russia does not expect because in fact they are trying to intimidate and say that if Finland decides that join NATO, there will be consequences.”
Should Finland and Sweden seek NATO membership“I expect them to be welcome” and “We will find ways to do it in relatively fast way,” He said.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg referred to the killings of civilians in He described Bucha as “terrifying and totally unacceptable” and also questioned Russia’s claims of Withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian capital.
“What we’re seeing is not a withdrawal, but we’re seeing Russia repositioning its forces,” he told CNN. warning of Ability of Increase attacks.
“It is horrific and totally unacceptable that civilians are being targeted and killed. This underscores the importance … that this war must end,” he told CNN. in Interview the day after the Ukrainian forces incursion into the neighboring town Kyiv And the found What officials and witnesses said are the bodies of Nearly 300 civilians were killed by Russian forces.
“This is the responsibility of President (Vladimir) Putin, to stop the war,” Stoltenberg continued, adding that it was “extremely important” for the International Criminal Court to pursue an investigation into “possible war crimes.” in Ukraine and that all the facts are presented on Table.”
those responsibleis completed, should accountability.
Stoltenberg said leaving of Russian forces from Kyiv area was ‘not a real withdrawal. What we see is that Russia is repositioning its forces and it is taking some of they back to arm them, to strengthen them, and to resupply them.”
Cautious against “Over-optimistic because the attacks will continue.”
Stoltenberg described the repositioning of Russian forces as a “transformation.” in strategy” To bring more force to bear on Southern and eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces and Moscow-backed separatists are battling for monitoring of Donbass region.
Stoltenberg declined To say whether he believes that Finland will do join NATO after its recent discussions with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, where public support for alliance membership Significantly increased.
“it’s a for Finland decides, “adding that the Finns” have the right to self-determination future. This is exactly what Russia does not expect because in fact they are trying to intimidate and say that if Finland decides that join NATO, there will be consequences.”
Should Finland and Sweden seek NATO membership“I expect them to be welcome” and “We will find ways to do it in relatively fast way,” He said.