During his speech at the Munich Security Conference, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made a stern statement regarding the nature of Russian aggression. He emphasized that the Kremlin will not cease military operations until a crushing blow is dealt to its military potential.
The Thesis of a 'Defeated Army'
Addressing an international audience, Stoltenberg analyzed the current dynamics of the conflict. According to him, Russia will not stop until it is defeated. This is the key argument in favor of continuing massive support for Ukraine. The Secretary General of the Alliance pointed out that it is military force, rather than diplomatic persuasion, that will force Moscow to reconsider its ambitions.
"Russia will not stop until it is defeated," NATO's press service quotes Stoltenberg. This formulation became the central element of his speech, underlining the necessity of a hard line by the West towards the aggressor.
The Alliance's Position
Stoltenberg also noted that NATO remains united in its opinion regarding the support of Kyiv. The Alliance continues to supply weapons and humanitarian aid, understanding that the safety of all of Europe depends on the outcome of the war. The Secretary General called on partner countries not to ease the pressure on Moscow and to be ready for a long-term confrontation.
His words caused a wide resonance in world media and among political scientists. Many experts believe that such rhetoric reflects a paradigm shift in the West's approach to the Russian factor: from attempts at dialogue to open confrontation.