Landsbergis proposed a bold plan to curb Russia: NATO has done this before
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis proposed a bold plan for NATO to counter Russia.
- He suggested NATO countries could send aircraft to Ukraine, a move previously undertaken by the alliance.
- Landsbergis argued that Ukraine needs tangible aid to stop Russian aerial attacks, as civilian casualties are becoming intolerable.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has put forth a daring proposal for NATO to confront Russia, suggesting that alliance member states deploy their aircraft to Ukraine. This initiative echoes past actions by NATO, which has previously engaged in similar deployments.
Landsbergis argued that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent promises of future financial aid from the NATO summit amount to mere "magic of numbers." He stressed that Ukraine requires immediate, practical assistance to combat the ongoing aerial assaults orchestrated by Russia. The minister emphasized that the situation has reached a critical point where the continued killing of civilians can no longer be tolerated.
The proposal comes amid ongoing Russian aggression and aims to provide Ukraine with a more robust defense capability against air threats. Landsbergis's call for direct NATO involvement through aircraft deployment signifies a push for more assertive measures to support Ukraine and deter further Russian aggression.
Ukraine needs real help to stop Russia's air terror, so NATO countries could send their planes, as the line has been approached where tolerating civilian killings is no longer possible.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.