NATO sets itself task of preventing a direct conflict with Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine, saying that the Alliance would continue to support Kiev. He stated this at a press conference following the NATO summit in Madrid.

“Today we decided to support Ukraine, make sure that it will remain an independent and sovereign European state. Russia must withdraw strength and cease the conflict,” TASS quoted him.

He also noted that NATO sets himself the task of preventing a direct conflict with Russia because of Ukraine, whose damage will not be incomparable.