Today’s Declaration of the Heads of State and Government of NATO, which we analyze below, as follows: Where are we going now?
- Section 1
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has been described as the most serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security for decades, calling on President Putin, whose escalating rhetoric is irresponsible and destabilizing, to withdraw its military forces from Ukraine against Belarus which they call for an end to its complicity. They also call on Russia to engage constructively in credible negotiations with Ukraine to achieve concrete results, starting with a lasting ceasefire and moving towards the complete withdrawal of its troops from Ukrainian territory.
Analysis-Conclusion 1
Here we understand that the leaders of the NATO member states want Russia to stop the military operations and to negotiate effectively and not ostensibly, while Belarus’s mention as an accomplice photographs the Alliance’s next moves against it, as long as it continues to support Russian operations in Ukraine.
- Section 2
They applaud the heroic Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s brutal war of conquest and state their intention to work with the rest of the international community to bring to justice those responsible for violations of humanitarian and international law, including war crimes.
Analysis-Conclusion 2
We observe the willingness of the leaders of the Alliance member states to be accountable to the International Court of Justice in The Hague and to other competent bodies for war crimes and other violations of international and humanitarian law is a sign that the process of gathering evidence has begun. substantiate the categories in question.
- Section 3
They call on Russia to allow rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access and safe passage of civilians and to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Mariupol and other besieged cities, and also condemn attacks on political infrastructure, including those at risk of power generation.
Analysis-Conclusion 3
After the end of the war, we expect the issue of compensation to be raised for those who lost their lives, their property, or were injured by the Russian invasion and military operations in Ukraine.
- Section 4
They warn that any use of chemical or biological weapons by Russia would be unacceptable and would have serious consequences, while referring to fabricated narratives or fabricated “false flag” operations by Russia to prepare the ground for further escalation, including of the civilian population of Ukraine.
Analysis-Conclusion 4
Here we are talking about a reaction on the battlefield, since Moscow is using bio-chemical weapons in Ukraine and a counter-propaganda war against Russian false-provocative news.
- Section 5
They reaffirm our unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized territorial boundaries.
Analysis-Conclusion 5
They do not recognize the annexation of Crimea, the independence of Lugansk and Donetsk, and no change in the borders of Ukraine and its territorial waters.
- Section 6
They will intensify political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself. They will also continue to provide assistance in areas such as cyber security and protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats, while providing extensive humanitarian assistance and hosting millions of refugees.
Analysis-Conclusion 6
In addition to political support, Ukraine will continue to receive military assistance from NATO, defying Russian threats.
Reports of cyber-aid suggest that the security of Ukrainian communications and electronic media is under NATO protection, which justifies the non-recurrence of Russia’s success in Crimea in 2014, as well as the lack of security of communications for the fighting Russian troops. Especially the latter must be responsible for the loss of a significant number of Russian Generals and Senior Officers, since the Ukrainians seem to have known their moves.
Finally, we believe that the NATO’s warfare units should be on high alert for the potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat to Ukraine.
- Section 7
We remain determined to maintain coordinated international pressure on Russia and call on all states, including the People’s Republic of China (PRC), to maintain international order, including the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Analysis-Conclusion 7
Pressure on Russia will be maintained, with NATO appearing united in pressuring China not to get involved in favor of Russia in the war in Ukraine and indirectly but clearly abandoning possible thoughts about Taiwan taking advantage of the timing.
- Section 8
They reaffirm our commitment to NATO’s open door policy under Article 10 of the Washington Treaty.
Analysis-Conclusion 8
This shows NATO’s intention to accept other countries (Finland-Sweden) into its ranks, if they so wish, throwing down the gauntlet to Putin, who has repeatedly made war threats in such a case.
- Section 9
They will continue to take all necessary measures to protect and defend the security of allied populations and every inch of allied territory. Our commitment to Article 5 of the Washington Treaty is unshakable. We deployed NATO Response Force elements and deployed 40,000 troops on our east side, along with significant air and naval means, under NATO direct command.
Analysis-Conclusion 9
Russia is not stigmatized for attacking a NATO country, otherwise it will “have to do” with everything, while evidence is given for the development of the NATO military machine in Eastern Europe.
- Section 10
The measures we take to ensure the security of our Alliance and the Euro-Atlantic area will require sufficient resources. The Allies are significantly increasing their defense spending.
Analysis-Conclusion 10
It was decided to allocate more money for defense by NATO member states.
The above shows the unity of the Alliance against Russian aggression and the warning that the issue of the Russian invasion will have important implications, judicial and economic, after the end of the war.
At the same time, NATO will continue to provide military support to Ukraine’s struggle, strengthening it, defying Russian threats. Finally, Belarus is being targeted, while China is being warned. We expect the above to receive a response from Russia-Belarus and China.
