NATO Secretary-General Independent Inter- “Discussion on Further Military Assistance”

NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary-General Strutenberg responded to NHK's independent interview, emphasizing that it has achieved military achievements such as repelling Russian troops in various places by providing weapons to the Ukrainian army. At the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which will be held from the 6th, he announced that he would discuss further military assistance.

NATO Secretary-General Stortemberg responded to an independent interview with NHK at its headquarters in Brussels on the 5th.

In this, Secretary-General Stoltemberg said that there was no doubt that a massacre targeting civilians had been carried out regarding the finding that many civilians had died in Bucha, Ukraine, after the withdrawal of Russian troops. He acknowledged that it was nothing but a war crime.

In addition, he said that Russian troops withdrawing troops from the suburbs of Kyiv are poised to carry out a large-scale attack in eastern Ukraine. I don't think there will be any change in the purpose of the war. I just have to change the way to achieve that purpose. " Showed recognition.

Furthermore, he emphasized that he has achieved military achievements such as repelling the Russian army with the support so far such as providing weapons to the Ukrainian army, and he said about NATO's foreign ministers' meeting to be held from 6th to 2 days. We will discuss what we can do further, "he said, and stated that he would discuss further military assistance.

Also, regarding the attendance of Foreign Minister Hayashi for the first time as Japan's Foreign Minister at this NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Secretary-General Stoltemberg said, "Because the world is becoming more dangerous and international competition is fierce, partnerships are forming. I need it and look forward to meeting with the Japanese Minister. "

On top of that, "I understand that the authoritarian countries of China and Russia are deepening their ties and that not only NATO member countries but also Japan are concerned. That is why we are both basic, such as democracy and the rule of law. We must keep our values. "At this conference, he expressed his desire to confirm the cooperation between NATO and Japan.