Russia’s military actions in Ukraine pose a threat to Europe, NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Sunday ahead of special talks by the alliance’s ambassadors on the crisis.
“What Russia is doing now in Ukraine violates the principles of the United Nations charter. It threatens peace and security in Europe. Russia must stop its military activities and these threats (against Ukraine),” he told journalists in Brussels.
“Ukraine is our neighbour and Ukraine is a valued partner for NATO,” he added. “We support Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. We support the right of the people of Ukraine to determine their own future without outside interference.” The ambassadors are holding consultations at the request of Poland and Lithuania, which have invoked Article 4 of the NATO charter. It allows for consultations if a member State feels threatened.