Faces with a double problem: Stoltenberg may remain a head of NATO - the media

According to journalists, there is probably no consensus within NATO on a nomination of a new leader. At the same time, the Alliance is afraid of demonstrations of disconnection against the backdrop of war in Ukraine. The current Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance Jens Stoltenberg will probably receive a proposal to stay in his position for another year.

About it on June 17 writes Reuters with reference to an official US representative and a source familiar with the course of negotiations. The authors of the publication point out that Stoltenberg, who has been led by NATO for nine years, has to resign in September this year. In doing so, it has support among members of the Defense Union. "Baiden's administration considers the idea that Stoltenberg stays a year," the US official said.

According to the source, there is probably no consensus within NATO on the replacement of Stoltenberg's candidacy. In this regard, he may be asked to continue his / her term of office in the fourth time to show disunity against the background of war in Ukraine. According to journalists, NATO President is now faced with a double problem. He must keep the allies together to assist Kiev.

At the same time, it should avoid escalation, which can involve the Alliance into a direct contact with the Russian Federation. We will remind that on June 8, Joe Biden commented on the likelihood that the new Secretary General of NATO would become a candidate from the United Kingdom. According to him, this country has a "very qualified specialist", but the Alliance has discussions.