NATO foreign ministers will agree on a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as consultations on the long-term consequences, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg noted.

“We provide support to Ukraine. At the same time, NATO is not part of the conflict. NATO is a defensive Alliance.

We don't seek war, conflict with Russia. At the same time, we need to make sure that there is no misunderstanding about our commitment to defend and protect all Allies.

And therefore, we have increased the presence of NATO forces in the eastern part of the Alliance. This is a defensive presence.

And I welcome the strong commitment from the United States with more troops. I met many of them. And it is always great to meet US troops in Europe and to see their commitment, and their professionalism, being part of the transatlantic bond.

I also welcome that European Allies and Canada are stepping up with more presence in the eastern part of the Alliance, on land, at sea and in the air. If anything, I think the crisis we are faced with now demonstrates the importance of North America standing together in strategic solidarity in NATO," he noted.