Peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region are under threat, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a meeting with defense ministers from Georgia and Ukraine.
"There are signs from Moscow that diplomacy could continue. But so far, we have not seen any sign of withdrawal or de-escalation. Russia has yet again demonstrated its disregard for the principles underpinning European security and its ability and willingness to threaten the use force in pursuit of its objectives.
"Unfortunately, I am afraid this is the new normal which we need to be prepared for.
"NATO Allies have been tireless in their efforts to work towards a political and diplomatic solution. We have done so in close coordination with both Georgia and Ukraine. And NATO’s strong political and practical support for both Georgia and Ukraine continues.
And I would like to thank the media for joining us at the top of the meeting. And then, we continue in a moment," he noted.