Russia undermines and destabilizes its neighbors, including Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. Such a statement made NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the NATO ministerial.

“Russia continues its wide-ranging military build-up. From the Baltic to the Black Sea. In the Middle East and North Africa. And from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.

Allies have called out Russia’s disinformation and propaganda. Its efforts to influence elections, cyber attacks. And its use of chemical weapons against political opponents, both at home and on our territory.

In response to Russia’s actions, NATO has implemented the biggest reinforcement of our collective defence in a generation. We have stepped up our hybrid and cyber defences. We will remain vigilant. And we will continue to work with the EU and our close partners, to make sure that we respond to Russia’s actions together.

Allies agree we should continue to review and adapt our deterrence and defence. Including when it comes to the growing Russian missile threat”, - said Jens Stoltenberg.