NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, has drawn attention to the urgent and crucial necessity for the United States Congress to sanction new budget allocations to assist Ukraine in its ongoing conflict against Russia. His comments were made at the Munich Security Council Conference, where he emphasized the importance of prompt decision-making from the US Congress.
Stoltenberg highlighted that the lack of resolution in the US Congress regarding the allocation of funds has resulted in a diminished flow of aid from the United States to Ukraine. This reduction, he stated, has had a direct and immediate impact on the battlefront in Ukraine. The urgency of this matter cannot be understated, as each week that passes without a decision results in further loss of life in Ukraine.
While acknowledging his lack of authority to instruct Congress on how to pass legislation, Stoltenberg stressed the importance of the US in deciding on the aid package for Ukraine. He described this support as vital and urgently needed.
Stoltenberg, as the head of the Atlantic Alliance, reminded the conference that the responsibility of aiding Ukraine is not solely on the United States, but is shared between Europe, Canada, and the US. He emphasized that it is now the turn of the United States to contribute what it had previously promised.
In his address, Stoltenberg also reassured that NATO does not perceive any immediate threats against its allies. Despite the world becoming more dangerous, Stoltenberg affirmed that NATO has become stronger and more capable.
He emphasized the mission of NATO to prevent wars and ensure the readiness and resolve to protect all allies. He stated that a clear message must be sent to Moscow that an attack on a single ally will trigger a response from the entire alliance. This, he argued, would ensure credible deterrence and prevent any attacks on NATO allies.
The statement from the NATO Secretary General comes in the wake of warnings from US presidential candidate, Donald Trump. Trump had previously stated during his election campaign that he might permit Russia to attack NATO countries that failed to meet their defense spending commitments.
