NATO announced the continued readiness of the alliance against the backdrop of a pandemic

“We maintain our operational readiness, continue to patrol airspace, naval operations,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

According to the Secretary General, the main task of the alliance is connected with "ensuring defense and deterrence in the midst of a crisis."

“This can be said about the Baltic countries, where we maintain our military presence, patrolling the airspace,” he said.

Earlier, the head of NATO said that the North Atlantic Alliance intends to deepen partnership with Ukraine and Georgia "even stronger."