NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that he welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi’s peace plan, which respects the central principles of the UN charter, but there are no signs that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is preparing for peace, but for a “bigger war.” reports Agerpres.

Jens Stoltenberg said that on Tuesday, a Ukraine-NATO commission will be held at the headquarters of the Alliance, with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, during which Russia’s war of aggression and Ukraine’s support for NATO will be discussed.

“We don’t know when this war will end. But when it ends, we will have to do everything so that Ukraine can deter future aggression. And history does not repeat itself. We cannot allow Russia to continue undermining European security,” Stoltenberg said during a press conference ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

He welcomed the peace plan of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, which “respects the central principles of the UN Charter” and “provides the basis for a just and lasting peace.”

“But there are no signs that President Putin is preparing for peace. He is preparing for a new war. Therefore, we are united in our determination to maintain the current course. And let’s support Ukraine as long as necessary,” said the NATO Secretary General.

“Our support for Ukraine is long-term”

He stated that the Allies have provided Ukraine with military aid worth 65 billion euros.

“And I welcome the fact that modern battle tanks and other armored vehicles have started arriving in Ukraine. This can be very important on the front line and will allow Ukrainian forces to liberate more territory,” he added.

Stoltenberg said the foreign ministers will again discuss increasing support for Ukraine and strengthening the Ukrainian armed forces, as well as “supporting their transition from the Soviet era to NATO equipment and doctrine.”

“Our support is long-term. Therefore, I expect that the ministers will agree to start the development of a multi-year program for Ukraine,” said the NATO Secretary General.

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