NATO Praises Ukraine’s Campaign Of Strikes On Russian Refineries

NATO s Allied Command Operations highlighted that Ukraine s strikes on Russian oil refineries should be acknowledged, according to an interview with NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe John Stringer on Euronews. Stringer expressed hope that Russia is engaging in talks with sincerity, but noted that there is limited evidence to suggest Russian President Vladimir Putin has abandoned his ambitious demands.

Stringer emphasized that securing a ceasefire is a priority for NATO, adding that they will observe Russia's sincerity in this matter.

Stringer was asked about concerns that Ukraine could be coerced into altering its borders, including relinquishing control over parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. He firmly stated that only Ukraine holds the authority to determine the fate of its sovereign territory. When discussing the impact of these strikes on Putin, Stringer remarked that the Western allies should commend Ukraine's success in striking a blow against the Russian leader, stating that it has dealt a significant setback to Putin's aspirations of establishing a new security framework in Europe since the initiation of the conflict in early 2022.

Stringer praised Ukraine's achievements, crediting the country's imagination, innovation, and determination as genuinely remarkable, and called for proper recognition of these accomplishments.