“Putin has lost Ukraine forever,” Stoltenberg said.

the Russia “I lost it Ukraine The Secretary-General of NATO told the German News Agency (DPA) that NATO will not be able to achieve its war goals despite the enormous military efforts it has made since the invasion of the country last February. Jens Stoltenberg In a press conference held just before Christmas.

“The primary purpose of this invasion was to prevent Ukraine from moving towards it NATO And European Union. He pointed out that Ukraine is now closer than ever to NATO and the European Union. He added: “This is a major strategic defeat for Iran Russia”.

“the “President Putin has lost Ukraine forever,” he added, referring to the fact that Russia has thought about the matter Ukraine Part of its sphere of influence for decades.

Its former Prime Minister Norway He also expressed confidence that Ukraine would eventually achieve its goal of joining NATO and noted that Russia was paying a high price for its war. He added: “Russia has lost hundreds of aircraft, thousands of tanks, and lost 300,000 dead. Their economy is weaker. Politically, they are more isolated.”

He continued: “Inflation has risen, and living standards have fallen.”

Hardly a quick end to the war

However, Stoltenberg He warned that the world should not count on a quick end to the war, saying he had no indication that Putin would change course, even after his expected re-election to the Russian presidency on March 17. The Ukrainians “have shown that they are capable of defending themselves, and can fight as long as necessary, especially when they receive weapons from Germany and many of its other allies.” NATO”.

What did he say about the possibility of Donald Trump winning?

Stoltenberg refused to comment on the possibilities of a second term for Donald Trump as President of the United States, as the former president is currently ahead of the rest of the Republican candidates in the nomination polls, with less than a year remaining until the US presidential elections.

During Trump’s presidency, tensions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have increased, especially over defense spending.

“I am convinced that whoever president is elected, the United States will remain committed to the transatlantic partnership,” Stoltenberg concluded.

Source: RES-MPE

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