"We will protect our territories": NATO was given a clear signal of Russia after Putin's speech

NATO attacks on one of the Alliance will be considered an attack on the entire block, said Stoltenberg Secretary General. NATO was warned by Russia that in the event of its attack on any country that is part of the Alliance, the appropriate reaction immediately follows. This was said during a briefing after a briefing, NATO Stoltenberg Secretary General, NATO Stoltenberg, reports Straits Times. "We send Moscow a clear message: we have to protect our territories.

If any of our countries are attacked, it will be tantamount to the Alliance attack," Stoltenberg said. Secretary -General also said that the Alliance was disappointed with Russia's decision to withdraw from the Strategic offensive agreement. In this regard, there is no nuclear weapons agreement now. Stoltenberg added that it would like Russia to review its decision.

Western media reported that US President Joe Baiden's sudden visit to Kiev was a test for Putin on the eve of his speech before the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. On February 21, the European Union continued for a year sanctions against the Russian Federation for illegal recognition "independent" and occupation of the territories of Ukraine. Restrictive measures will be effective until February 24, 2024, the message said.