NATO logo in front of Brussels headquartersLONDON, Jan 13British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a telephone conversation stated the importance of «tough» economic sanctions against Russia in the event of an escalation of the situation around Ukraine, the press service of the British Prime Minister said. «They discussed the accumulation of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine and «underscored the unity and determination of NATO members. They share the utmost concern about the consequences of any Russian invasion of Ukraine, in particular the cost of human lives resulting from the conflict. They agreed on the importance of strong economic sanctions in the event of a Russian invasion,» the statement said.
In addition, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of maintaining a dialogue with Russia during a telephone conversation, the press service of the British Prime Minister said. «The Prime Minister and the Secretary General also stressed the importance of so that Russia does not close the door to dialogue, noting that the only way forward for Russia is to de-escalate and engage in constructive discussion,» the statement said. » /> Russian Ambassador in London explained why NATO needs Ukraine to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that Western statements about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it are both ridiculous and dangerous. At the same time, Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern about the alleged increase in «aggressive actions» sides of Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not worry anyone.
