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We’re sorry about Russians killing your people; we can’t get involved — NATO apologies Ukraine

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has said it does not seek war with Russia after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine

 

 

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said it remains committed to keeping channels for diplomacy and deconfliction open.

 

 

Stoltenberg stated this on Friday after an extraordinary meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

 

 

“We have a responsibility to ensure it does not escalate and spread beyond Ukraine. Because that would be even more devastating and more dangerous. With even more human suffering,” Stoltenberg said. “NATO is not seeking a war with Russia.”

 

 

He said the alliance remained committed to keeping deconfliction channels with Russia open.

 

 

“But we remain committed to keeping channels for diplomacy and deconfliction open. To avoid any unintended escalation, misunderstanding, or miscalculation,” he said.

 

 

Stoltenberg also mentioned that the security organisation had not considered declaring a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

 

 

“We’ve agreed that we should not have NATO planes operating over Ukrainian airspace or NATO troops on Ukrainian territory,” he said.

 

 

Stoltenberg’s address is coming after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for NATO and Western allies to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion and aerial attacks of its cities.

 

 

European Council President, Charles Michel. had on Thursday said that enforcing a no-fly zone over Ukraine is a NATO decision, adding that it presented a “real risk of escalation and a real risk of a possible third international war.”

 

 

According to the US ambassador to the United Nations, the United States has said that it will not put US troops in the air to create a no-fly zone in Ukraine.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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