NATO headquarters building in BrusselsBRUSSELS, Feb 25 forces in Europe after the Russian military operation in Ukraine.» In light of Russia's actions, we will draw the necessary conclusions for NATO on the issue of deterrence and defense posture … We will carry out all the deployments necessary to ensure a strong and credible deterrence and defense within the alliance, now and in the future,» the alliance's leaders said in a statement.
NATO called on Russia to immediately stop the special operation in DonbasRussian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees on February 21 on recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, which declared their independence from Kiev back in 2014, and early in the morning of February 24, Russia launched a military operation to demilitarize Ukraine. In a televised address to fellow citizens, Putin said that circumstances “require decisive and immediate action,” as the Donbass republics asked for help. According to the Russian leader, the entire responsibility for the bloodshed will be on the conscience of the ruling regime in Ukraine. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, on the evening of February 25, the Russian army disabled 211 military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, including 17 command posts and communication centers, 19 anti-aircraft missile S-300 and Osa air defense systems, shot down six combat aircraft, a helicopter and five drones. In addition, according to the Russian military department, 67 Ukrainian tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 16 multiple rocket launchers, 87 units of special military vehicles were destroyed. jpg» />Scholz announced the need to strengthen the eastern flank of NATOPosted: Vladimir Lavrentiev
