With a troubled peace plan for the Ukrainian conflict nearing its deadline, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg will attempt a balancing act to reassure Kiev of the West’s support without antagonising Moscow when he visits Ukraine on Monday.
Ukrainian diplomats say Stoltenberg’s visit, his first there, is symbolic in their quest for Western integration as Russia backs a rebellion in eastern Ukraine 18 months after it seized Crimea. They plan to sign a new doctrine in Stoltenberg’s presence identifying Russia as an aggressor.
“This visit will be a milestone,” said Ukraine’s acting ambassador to NATO, Yehor Bozhok. “In Soviet times, we were ready …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
