Stoltenberg made an alarming statement about Ukraine's renunciation of the occupied territories
Stoltenberg considers it unrealistic that the cease-fire line will include all Ukrainian territories currently controlled by Russia.
NATO Ex-Secretary Jens Stoltenberg believes that in order to end the war as soon as possible, Ukraine may have to temporarily give up the occupied territories.
This is reported by Welt.
The publication states that Stoltenberg considers Ukraine's temporary transfer of territory to Russia as an option for a quick end to the war.
“If the cease-fire line means that Russia continues to control all the occupied territories, this does not mean that Ukraine must give up the territory forever,” said the NATO Secretary-General.
At the same time, he emphasized the importance of Ukraine receiving security guarantees in exchange for a temporary concession of territory. It may be membership in the Alliance, but there are “other ways to arm and…