NATO Secretary General: "No Plan to Deploy NATO Troops in Ukraine if Russia Invades"

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stated that since Ukraine is not a member country, there are no plans to deploy NATO troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.

In an interview with BBC on the 30th (local time), when asked if there was any scenario of sending NATO troops to Ukraine, Secretary General Stoltenberg replied that NATO is supporting Ukraine to defend itself.

Secretary General Stoltenberg shared that he recently discussed the situation in Ukraine with U.S. President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and others, saying, "We all agree that there is a real danger." He added, "If Russia uses force against Ukraine again, strong sanctions will be imposed. We are working to find a political solution," urging a balanced approach.

He continued, "The most important thing is to prevent Russia from taking military action," emphasizing, "We must work hard for the best outcome but also prepare for the worst."

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