EU and NATO sign updated coop declaration that includes russia’s threat

For the first time in the last five years and since the beginning of russian aggression against Ukraine, the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance have signed an updated Joint Declaration on Cooperation.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced this at a press conference in Brussels, EP reports.

"We have just signed the third EU-NATO declaration to deepen the strategic partnership further. This is more important than ever…President putin wanted to seize Ukraine in three days and divide us. He failed on both counts," Stoltenberg said.

The NATO chief emphasized that the russian regime seeks to change the security order in Europe and control all its neighbors.

"Therefore, we must strengthen transatlantic ties, strengthen the partnership between the EU and NATO, and strengthen our support for Ukraine," said the Secretary-General.

Stoltenberg noted that China's behavior also requires a corresponding response from allies.

It should be noted that the first joint declaration was signed in 2016 and the second in 2018.

It, among other things, reflected the vision of cooperation for such areas as the movement of military equipment and personnel, cyber security, countering hybrid threats, and anti-terrorist measures.