NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance’s actions over the years have been “defensive and proportionate,” in line with international commitments.
Addressing a NATO parliamentary assembly meeting in Istanbul Monday, Stoltenberg touched on relations with Russia, the failed coup attempt in Turkey and presidential elections in the United States.
On relations with Russia, Stoltenberg said the alliance is pursuing a two-track approach of “strong defense coupled with meaningful dialogue.”
“Everything NATO does is defensive, proportionate and fully in line with our international commitments. Before Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine, NATO had no plans to send troops to the Eastern part …read more
Source: Voice of America
