NATO fears a war with Russia, as it will lead to significant casualties.
Events in Ukraine should not lead to NATO starting to fight with Russia, this will lead to heavy casualties, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Focus.
This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
According to him, the Alliance reacted sharply against Russia's actions.
«We have trained tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers. A great struggle is being waged against the occupying forces. This war should not turn into a war between NATO and Russia, it will lead to great casualties», the Secretary General said.
Earlier, Stoltenberg explained that NATO cannot close the sky in Ukraine, as this would mean participation The Alliance is at war and is fraught with risks of its full-scale deployment in Europe.