“Today, we have held consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty. We have decided, in line with our defensive planning to protect all Allies, to take additional steps to further strengthen deterrence and defence across the Alliance.”
https://twitter.com/jensstoltenberg/status/1496797579425693702
Stoltenberg this AM: "Peace in our continent has been shattered. We now have war in Europe, on a scale and of a type we thought belong to history," he said.
Stoltenberg said Russia's attack involved air and missile attacks, ground forces and special forces from multiple directions, and targeted military infrastructure and major urban centers.
"This is a deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned invasion," he said.
"This is a deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned invasion," he said.
Stoltenberg said members activated its defense plans at the request of SACEUR Gen. Todd Wolters, which will "enable us to deploy capabilities and forces, including the NATO Response Force, to where they are needed."
There will be a virtual summit of NATO leaders tomorrow.
There will be a virtual summit of NATO leaders tomorrow.
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