Russia: NATO pledges to Ukraine are 'irresponsible'

Russia has labeled NATO's commitment to provide 70 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine as "irresponsible" and potentially disastrous. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, stated that NATO strategists should have reconsidered their decisions, which could lead to catastrophe not only for the alliance but for the entire world.

The comments came after NATO members pledged the substantial military assistance at a summit in Ankara, Turkey. Zakharova asserted that the summit demonstrated NATO's unchanging priorities: the militarization of Europe, bolstering defense capabilities, preparing for armed conflict with Russia, and continuing military support for Ukraine.

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It is regrettable, because if NATO strategists had stopped and thought for a moment, they might not have made such irresponsible decisions that could lead to a catastrophe – not only for the alliance, but for the whole world.

All 32 NATO countries backed a declaration to provide military aid to Ukraine, which Russia invaded in 2022. The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement, released on its website, framed the NATO summit as further evidence of the alliance's aggressive stance and its commitment to escalating tensions with Russia.

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The summit has shown that NATO's priorities remain unchanged: the militarization of the European continent, focus on building defense capabilities, preparation for armed conflict with Russia, and continued military support for Ukraine.