The new NATO Secretary General: I do not see a nuclear threat from Russia / The situation on the battlefield is difficult for Ukraine

According to Isna, Mark Rutte, the new Secretary General of NATO, said in his first press conference after taking over the post from Jens Stoltenberg: “We do not see any imminent threat from Russia to use weapons.”

According to the Sputnik News agency, the new NATO Secretary General continued his remarks, referring to the war in Ukraine, and emphasized: “If you ask me about the current situation on the battlefield, it is clear that I will say that the situation for Ukraine is not easy, but difficult.”

These statements of the NATO Secretary General were made while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation of his country in the war earlier in his nightly video message and said: “Regarding the reports about the front lines, current and future capabilities, as well as my duties, I must say that the situation is very, very It is difficult.”

The Wall Street Journal also wrote on Monday in a report referring to the shaky situation of the Ukrainian army and forces on the battlefield: “Ukrainian forces are slowly losing on the battlefield, and officials say they need more help to push Russia back.” to drive.”

Referring to Russia’s achievements on the battlefield, Mark Rutte acknowledged: “The world has seen that Russian forces have made limited achievements on the battlefield this year.”

Continuing his statements in this press conference, he said: “Ukraine will not exist as a country without the support of the United States.” “The United States has spent tens of billions of dollars to support Ukraine’s right to self-defense, and let me be clear that without American aid, Ukraine would probably not exist as a country.”

Rutte said that he understands Ukraine’s request to obtain permission to use long-range weapons in an attack on Russian soil, and said that such a decision depends on all allies.

“Volodymyr Zelensky” has long called for the use of long-range missiles to attack Russian territory and claimed that this action can lead to the victory of Ukraine, but “Joe Biden”, the president of the United States of America, is afraid of a direct confrontation with Russia and the country’s possible response to such an action. He is afraid and that is why he has not yet responded positively to the request of the President of Ukraine.

“I understand Ukraine’s request for authorization to use long-range weapons against Russian deep soil, but it is up to each ally to decide what action they want to take,” the NATO secretary general said.

“Mark Rutte” also claimed that China is a kind of “supporter and facilitator” in the Ukraine war, saying: “China cannot fuel and intensify the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II without considering its own interests. “

He also claimed that the cost of supporting Ukraine was “far less” than the cost of Russian President Vladimir Putin winning the war.

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