BRUSSELS, 24 Feb. () –
NATO has underlined this Friday the failure of the Russian invasion ordered by Vladimir Putin a year ago now and has stressed that it will support Ukraine in the long term and “for as long as necessary” to guarantee its democratic future.
In a statement by the Atlantic Council, which brings together the 30 NATO allies, the organization says that 12 months after the start of the Russian offensive, Moscow’s efforts to break the firmness of the Ukrainian people are “failing.” “One year later, the Ukrainians are fighting bravely for their freedom and independence. We are with them,” he said.
In this sense, NATO has pointed to the increase of “political and practical support” to Ukraine as it defends itself against the invasion of Russia, and has affirmed that it will maintain support “for as long as it is necessary to help Ukraine prevail.”
Members of the Atlantic Alliance have defended Kiev’s right to defend itself against aggression and stress “unwavering” support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity “within its internationally recognized borders.” “We remain determined to support Ukraine’s long-term efforts to secure its free and democratic future,” they stated.
The military alliance has described the Russian invasion of the neighboring country as “the most serious threat” to Euro-Atlantic security in decades and has reiterated solidarity with the Ukrainian government and people “in defense of their nation, territory and shared values.” “We deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including residential areas and Ukraine’s civil and energy infrastructure, caused by Russia’s illegal war,” the statement said.
Thus, he has denounced the role of Russia, due to its “total responsibility for the war”, and has stressed that it is a flagrant violation of International Law and the United Nations Charter, as well as a lack of respect for OSCE principles. and to the international security system and the multilateral order.
For all these reasons, the alliance has declared that there can be no impunity for war crimes and atrocities committed by the Russian Army, since all those responsible must be held accountable for Human Rights abuses, including the deportation of children and related sexual violence. with the conflict.
PERSPECTIVE OF PEACE IN UKRAINE
“Despite the fact that we have called on Russia to constructively engage in credible negotiations with Ukraine, Russia has not been open to a just and lasting peace. We remain determined to maintain coordinated international pressure on Russia,” the military organization said.
“We will continue to fight for peace, security and stability in the entire Euro-Atlantic area. NATO is a defensive Alliance”, the 30 allies have insisted, while they have deepened the strengthening of their deterrence and defense posture, and the firmness to defend “every inch of Allied territory.
“Our commitment to the Washington Treaty, including Article 5, is unwavering. NATO is stronger and more united than ever,” the statement from the members of the military alliance has summarized.
