There are still no signs of withdrawal, rather than the fact that NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Defense Ministers' Meeting has announced that Russia is withdrawing some of its troops deployed around the border with Ukraine. We have confirmed that we will increase our vigilance as our troops are being strengthened.
NATO held a defense ministers' meeting at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, for two days until the 17th.
At a press conference after the meeting, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "Russia has insisted on withdrawal, but rather than showing any signs of that, it seems that it is continuing to strengthen its troops. I have. "
US Secretary of Defense Austin also said, "The Russian side has increased its number in addition to the more than 150,000 troops it has already deployed, and some troops are approaching the border. More fighters. And support planes are flying in and storing supplies for blood transfusion. " It means that he confirmed that he would be more vigilant.
He also said that pro-Russian militants, who effectively control part of eastern Ukraine, claimed to have been bombarded by Ukrainian troops: "We want Russia to justify a military clash. I've been saying that I might do something like this, so I'll keep an eye on it. "
British Foreign Minister “China works”
Britain's Foreign Minister Truss, who is visiting Ukraine, addressed the situation in Ukraine on the 17th in the capital Kiev, saying, "Russia is now in a position to ease tensions and choose diplomacy. You will have to pay the financial price. "
Foreign Minister Truth also mentioned China's role in his speech, saying, "If you want to be seen as a responsible act in the world, you should do everything you can to get Russia to withdraw. We are watching whether the action will bring peace and stability, or will support the invasion. "