The heads of the nine NATO member nations in Central and Eastern Europe condemned Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian territories and referred to it as illegal.
“We reiterate our commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The attempts by Russia to annex any portion of Ukrainian territory are not recognised by us and never will be “in a statement released jointly on Sunday.
The Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovakia, and the presidents of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the Czech Republic all signed the statement.
“We urge that Russia immediately withdraw from all Ukrainian territory and assist Ukraine in defending itself against Russian invasion. We also call on all NATO members to dramatically step up their military assistance to Ukraine. All perpetrators of violent acts must be held accountable and brought to justice “Presidents wrote letters.
Additionally, the nine heads of state expressed support for Ukraine’s bid to join NATO.
“We wholeheartedly concur with the decision made by the NATO Summit in Budapest in 2008 on Ukraine’s potential membership. Ukraine was then given the option to join the defensive alliance at a later time “They composed.
NATO leaders condemn Russia’s takeover of 4 regions of Ukraine.
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