NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with the LE Journal du Dimanche newspaper stated that against the conference with Russia to discuss the “section of influence zones”.
“The very idea of holding a new conference for discussion” zones of influence, in which great states could control the fact that their neighbors may or can not do, would be a step back, “said Stoltenberg.
According to NATO Secretary General, this is completely incorrect direction.
The main topics for discussion with Russia should be measures to control the arms, transparency of military exercises and a decrease in tension, adding that NATO “will never be compromised on the security of its allies, nor about the right of each country, including Ukraine , solve your own destiny. “
He recalled that these fundamental principles were confirmed not only by the North Atlantic Alliance, but also by Russia, who signed the Helsinki Act of 1975 and the Paris Charter of 1990.
NATO Secretary General once again stated that if Russia decides to apply military strength against Ukraine, she will have to pay a high price.
“will be more stringent economic and political sanctions, and NATO intends to ensure the safety of each of our participating countries,” said Stolterberg.