Stoltenberg Says NATO Enlargement Was Not ‘Easy Decision’ Over Fears of Provoking Moscow

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Stoltenberg Says NATO Enlargement Was Not ‘Straightforward Determination’ Over Fears of Frightening Moscow

Stoltenberg Says NATO Enlargement Was Not ‘Straightforward Determination’ Over Fears of Frightening Moscow

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The enlargement of NATO and opening its doorways to different international locations weren’t an “apparent” alternative and an “simple determination” due to fears of… 09.07.2024, Sputnik Worldwide

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“The query was whether or not we have been able to open our door [to other countries]. Some feared that enlargement would delude and weaken NATO and provoke Moscow. Simply as at earlier crossroads, it was not an apparent alternative, it was not a straightforward determination, and it took time,” Stoltenberg stated on Tuesday. The NATO summit kicked off in Washington on Tuesday and can run by means of July 11. Regardless of prior pledges, NATO has progressively expanded eastward towards the Russian border, with Sweden and Finland changing into the bloc’s most up-to-date member states, citing regional insecurity sparked by the Ukraine battle. Moscow has for years objected to NATO’s continued enlargement and army buildup close to Russian borders. Ukraine’s plans to hitch the army bloc have been among the many the explanation why Russia launched its particular army operation in February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated.Through the summit, US President Joe Biden awarded Stoltenberg the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, the best honor the US may give to a civilian.

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The enlargement of NATO and opening its doorways to different international locations weren’t an “apparent” alternative and an “simple determination” due to fears of frightening Russia, amongst different considerations, NATO Secretary Normal Jens Stoltenberg has instructed the NATO seventy fifth Anniversary Celebratory Occasion in Washington.