NATO Member State Leaders Hold Emergency Video Conference to Discuss Ukraine Response

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member country leaders held an emergency video conference on the 25th (local time) to discuss countermeasures against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

According to the AP News Agency, NATO allied leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden sought ways to reassure Eastern European allied countries near Russia and Ukraine during the emergency meeting held that morning. They also reviewed NATO's military reinforcement status.

Secretary General Stoltenberg began the meeting by stating, "Russia has shattered the peace of the European continent," emphasizing that all allies will be protected against attacks on NATO territory.

NATO member country leaders are expected to consider whether to activate the NATO Response Force during the meeting.

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty, the mutual consultation clause, the day before. This clause allows for mutual consultations at any time if the territorial integrity, political independence, or security of a NATO member country is threatened.

The three Baltic states located near Ukraine argue that the West should provide Ukraine with economic, financial, and political support as well as weapons and other military assistance. However, NATO has repeatedly stated that there are no NATO troops in Ukraine and that there are no plans to send any in the future. Ukraine is not a NATO member country.

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