"We will stand by Ukraine": NATO responds to Russia's massive missile attacks
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NATO has strongly condemned the recent massive Russian attacks on Ukraine's territory, declaring its commitment to supporting Ukraine.
The alliance also stated that they would protect "every inch of Poland," RMF FM reported, citing NATO's press service.
"NATO unequivocally condemns Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians, cities, and towns. This is yet another demonstration of Putin's attempt to break Ukraine's resolve. He will not succeed," said the NATO.
The statement mentioned that NATO members have already provided Ukraine with a wide range of air defense systems and remain dedicated to strengthening its defense capabilities.
"NATO continues to support Ukraine's right to self-defense against Russia's aggressive war. We will stand by Ukraine as long as it takes," said the alliance's press service.
The situation in Poland and the threat posed by the war to neighboring countries, including Ukraine, were also addressed.
NATO representatives noted that:
- NATO is reinforcing its presence and readiness from the Black to the Baltic Sea, including in Poland.
- Poland currently hosts over 10,000 NATO servicemembers and significant military potential, including NATO aircraft defending Polish airspace.
- NATO will continue to assess its position and defend every inch of Poland, ensuring its solidarity with the country.
- NATO officials also recalled a statement by Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after a Russian missile violated Poland's airspace. Stoltenberg assured full solidarity with Poland.
The UK Ministry of Defense believes that Russia has temporarily shifted its approach to targeting Ukraine from a long-distance perspective, focusing more on defensive capabilities than energy infrastructure.
EU's reaction to recent Russian combined attack on Ukraine on January 2
On January 2, Russian forces launched 99 missiles of various types at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense downed 72 aerial targets.
After this, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, stated that the country expected a reaction and decisive measures from Western countries.
The massive rocket attack by Russia on Ukraine on the morning of January 2 was also condemned by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock.
The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said that Russia should be held accountable for its war crimes. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, noted that Russia's recent massive attack on Ukraine indicated Moscow was not interested in any peace negotiations.
Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, also urged the world to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
The United Kingdom announced the urgent supply of missiles to Ukraine's air defense systems after the massive missile strike by Russia.
