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NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Joane said that due to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, the North Atlantic Alliance has no restrictions to create strong positions on the eastern front.
He clarified that in the NATO-Russia Founding Act, Moscow’s representatives assumed obligations to prevent attacks on neighbors. Among other things, the document spelled out participation in regular consultations with the North Atlantic Alliance. Based on the fact that the Russian Federation allegedly does not adhere to the above conditions, Joane blamed Russia for non-fulfillment of this act.
“Currently, we have no restrictions to create a strong position on the eastern flank and give guarantees that the territory of the North Atlantic Alliance is protected by Article 5 of the NATO charter,” Joane added.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the new strategy of the alliance will not consider Russia as a partner in strategic terms. This statement will be discussed at the summit to be held in Madrid in June.