“This means that the commander-in-chief of NATO forces has received more authority to move forces, as well as sea, land and air assets to those regions where they are needed,” TASS quoted him as saying.
He added that the alliance has significantly increased its military presence on the eastern flank and has "several hundred thousand combat-ready forces" at its disposal.
On November 29, Jens Stoltenberg issued a statement that "the only way to peace" in Ukraine is the constant supply of weapons to the Ukrainian army.