NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has firmly rejected Poland’s proposal to use its air defense systems to intercept Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory.
This decision underscores NATO’s commitment to avoid direct involvement in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed his disagreement with Poland’s proposal to use its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory.
This stance reaffirms NATO’s policy of non-intervention in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, maintaining a cautious approach to direct involvement.
In a recent interview broadcast during a telethon, Stoltenberg was asked about the possibility of Polish air defense systems intercepting missiles targeting their territory while they are still over Ukraine.
His response was clear and firm: “NATO will continue to support Ukraine, and we have already stepped up our support… But NATO’s policy remains unchanged – we will not participate in this conflict. We will not become part of the conflict. So we are helping Ukraine to destroy Russian aircraft, but NATO will not be directly involved.”
Stoltenberg reiterated that Ukraine has the right to attack legitimate military targets on the territory of the aggressor Russia.
He acknowledged that different countries have imposed different restrictions on the use of weapons they provide to Ukraine.
This reflects the complexity and sensitivity of international military aid and the varying levels of involvement and risk different countries are willing to take.
At the same time, Stoltenberg welcomed the U.S. decision to allow the use of American missiles to strike Russian territory near the border with Ukraine in the Kharkiv region.
This move indicates a significant step in the support provided to Ukraine, enabling it to defend itself more effectively while keeping NATO’s direct involvement at a minimum.
Stoltenberg’s comments also touched on the broader strategic considerations of NATO’s involvement.
When asked about the idea of potential NATO membership for the government-controlled part of Ukraine and then the occupied territory, Stoltenberg was cautious.
“We have seen different models, and I will be careful in saying what solution will be applied to Ukraine,” he said, indicating the complexity and long-term nature of any decisions regarding NATO expansion or changes in membership status.
This careful approach underscores NATO’s commitment to support Ukraine while avoiding actions that could escalate the conflict or draw the alliance directly into hostilities with Russia.
The alliance’s focus remains on providing defensive aid and supporting Ukraine’s right to self-defense, rather than engaging directly in military operations.
Stoltenberg’s firm stance on not using Polish air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine aligns with NATO’s overall strategy of deterrence and defense.
By maintaining a clear boundary between support and direct involvement, NATO aims to balance its support for Ukraine with the broader goal of preventing a wider war.
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