“Russia must stop this dangerous, irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference.

“But let there be no doubt about our readiness to protect and defend the allies against any threat at any time. ”

“Russia must realise that it can never win a nuclear war“, Stoltenberg said on the eve of a summit of the leaders of the Western military alliance in Brussels. “NATO is not part of the conflict. . provides support to Ukraine but is not part of the conflict,” he added.

“NATO will not send troops to Ukraine. . It is extremely important to provide support to Ukraine and we are increasing it. But at the same time it is also extremely important to prevent this conflict from becoming a full-fledged war between NATO and Russia,” the NATO Secretary General said.