“Wars develop in stages,” the head of NATO explains. Therefore, he fears that “bad news will come from Ukraine.”

Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Jens Stoltenberg at the NATO headquartersPhoto: ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

Despite the fact that Ukrainian forces have achieved many successes in confronting the Russian military, the war has now reached a stalemate, despite the Ukrainian counteroffensive. “These are important victories, even if they did not move the front line,” Jens Stoltenberg said, according to La Libre, as quoted by Rador Radio Romania.

He emphasizes the importance of continuing to support Kyiv “in both good and bad times.” A call that is heard when the West is discussing the details of future aid to Ukraine. Jens Stoltenberg calls on member states to increase ammunition production.

He also bemoans the lack of cooperation between European countries in their defense industry and calls on Europeans to look beyond their national interests.

“We can’t work together as closely as we should,” he says. “The more we support Ukraine, the sooner the war will end,” he concludes.

For his part, Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the size of the Russian army. As a result, 170,000 additional soldiers will join the Russian army. A promotion that should be based on voluntary commitments, not through mobilization.