3 hours agoUrgent meeting on violations in Estonia, NATO warns Russia to activate Article 5
Periskopi(9 months ago)
(9 months ago)NATO has sent a message to Russia to ban its irresponsible “and reckless “” against Alliance member states, condemning Moscow's violations on 19 September, when three Russian MiG-31 invaded Estonian airspace for more than ten minutes. Warning to activate Article 5, the clause [...]
Warning of the activism of Article 5, the collective defence clause that says an attack on a NATO member state is considered an attack on all, the North Atlantic Council, which met at Estonia's request, whose full solidarity with allies, whose airspace has been violated.
“Russia bears full responsibility for these actions, which are escalating, pose a risk of miscalculation and endanger life. These actions must be stopped”, The North Atlantic Council emphasises.
NATO says its response “to Russia's reckless actions will remain strong“. In this context, Operation Eastern Sentry left on 12 September to strengthen NATO's position throughout the east wing.
“We will further enhance our capabilities and strengthen our pre-emptive and defence stance, including effective air defence. ”
In a harsh tone, the North Atlantic Council stresses Russia “should not have any doubt: NATO and Allies will use, in accordance with international law, all necessary military and non-military means to protect themselves and prevent any threat from any direction”.
“We will continue to respond in the way, in the time and in the arena we choose. Our commitment to Article 5 remains steadfast”, It's highlighted in the Alliance's statement.
At the same time, NATO is signaling that Alliance members will not be influenced by Russia's irresponsible actions and will continue to support Ukraine. /Periscope/
