"Both countries are now taking part in all NATO talks regarding the crisis," said Jens Stoltenberg.
NATO believes that the situation in Ukraine will worsen in the coming days.
- More deaths, more suffering and more destruction, said Stoltenberg.
NATO countries will support Ukraine and help the country maintain its right to defense, according to Stoltenberg.
Allies from North America and Europe are said to have sent thousands more troops to the eastern part of the alliance.
More than 130 fighter jets are said to be ready and more than 200 ships from northern Europe are on their way to the Mediterranean.
- We have strengthened our defense preparedness.
On land, in the air and at sea, Stoltenberg said.
Emphasizes that NATO is a defense alliance
Allies from North America and Europe are said to have sent thousands more troops to the eastern part of the alliance.
According to Stoltenberg, the Kremlin's desire to expand its influence and influence other countries is an opportunity to choose its path.
- We are expected to face a threat of conflicts for several years to come, Stoltenberg said.
He believes that no country should stand alone:
- We will continue to do what is necessary to defend every inch of NATO territory, says Jens Stoltenberg, who at the same time emphasizes that NATO is a defense alliance.
- Our main task is to keep our 30 member countries safe.
We are not part of this conflict and we have a responsibility to ensure that it does not escalate and spread outside Ukraine.
It would be even more devastating and even more dangerous with even more human suffering.
NATO is not looking for a war with Russia.