Confrontation with Russia may last for decades, - Stoltenberg
The North Atlantic Alliance must prepare for a prolonged confrontation with Russia. If Putin wins in Ukraine, Russian aggression could spread to other countries.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this in an interview with Welt, Censor.NET reports citing RBC-Ukraine.
"NATO is not looking for war with Russia. But we must prepare for a confrontation that could last for decades," he said.
The Alliance Secretary General believes that if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wins in Ukraine, there is no guarantee that Russian aggression will not spread to other countries.
"Deterrence only works if it is credible," Stoltenberg said.
He called on NATO allies to increase arms production and orders for European defense companies, as in market economies, arms manufacturers need signed contracts to be able to increase production.
"This means moving from slow production in peacetime to fast production as needed in times of conflict," the Secretary General said.
The NATO Secretary General warned that Putin is preparing his country's economy for a long war.
