Stoltenberg: In war, there is no risk without risk

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, commenting on discussions among member states regarding Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian territory, stressed that it would depend on the decisions of individual allies.

Stoltenberg expressed this opinion in an interview with LBC.

The soon-to-be outgoing NATO Secretary General welcomed the public discussions in recent days about the possible permission for Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range weapons.

‘These decisions are for individual Allies to make, but it is important that we consult closely on these issues,’ he added.

Commenting on the concerns of some allies about the risk of escalation of the war in Ukraine, Stoltenberg reminded that we are talking about ‘a full-scale war in Europe started by Moscow’.

‘In war, there are no options without risk. But I continue to believe that the biggest risk for us will be President Putin's victory in Ukraine,’ the Secretary General stressed.

Ukraine is seeking to use long-range missiles to hit Russian airbases and military facilities used in attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 17/09/2024