[LIVE] War in Ukraine: NATO fears that the conflict “could last for years”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaking at a press conference given from Brussels on June 16, 2022. AP - Olivier Matthys
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On the 116th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO is not optimistic about a possible end to this war.
Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of the alliance, fears that it will last “
for years
”.
Serhiy Haidai, the governor of the Luhansk region, says "
preparing for the worst
", while the Russian bombardments do not weaken.
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► The Secretary General of NATO fears that the war in Ukraine will extend over a long period.
"
We have to be prepared for this to last for years
," Jens Stoltenberg told German newspaper
Bild
.
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6:36 am: the war could "
last for years
", fears NATO
In an interview with the German daily
Bild
, NATO's secretary general warns that the war in Ukraine could last "
for years
".
“
We have to be prepared for this to last for years.
We must not falter in supporting Ukraine, even if the costs are high, not only in terms of military support but also due to rising energy and food prices
,” says Jens Stoltenberg.
Furthermore, the former Norwegian Prime Minister calls on the countries of the Atlantic Alliance to continue their arms deliveries to kyiv.
"
With additional modern weapons, the probability for Ukraine to be able to repel (Vladimir) Putin's troops from the Donbass would increase
", insists Jens Stoltenberg.
Nato-Chef Stoltenberg - „Der Krieg könnte Jahre dauern“ https://t.co/UzTuEAsnqO
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