Russia increasingly testing resolve of NATO and partners – Sybiha
Attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces are increasingly incorporating provocations directed against NATO member states, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has warned that Russia's aggression against Ukraine is increasingly testing the resolve of NATO and its partner nations. During the recent attack on Ukraine, Russia violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania, as well as targeted a checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. This aggressive behavior not only endangers the sovereignty of neighboring states but also risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukraine's borders, according to Sybiha.
The Ukrainian minister has been in close communication with Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi and Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu. Together, they aim to enhance the effectiveness of the regional response to Russia's attempts to expand the war it started. Sybiha emphasized that these concerns will be addressed at the upcoming Odessa Triangle Summit, which will focus on bolstering regional security, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and ensuring that Russia faces consequences for its unlawful and aggressive actions.
Sybiha stressed that the joint response to Russia's provocations must surpass the aggressor state's efforts to undermine unity and resolve. The security and stability of the entire region are in jeopardy, and the ministers affirmed their commitment to confronting the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing aggression.
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