U.S., NATO Reject Intervening in Ukraine

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine widens and the humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and NATO have continued to resist entering the conflict directly.

“NATO is not party to the conflict. NATO is a defensive alliance,” Jens Stoltenberg, secretary-general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, said Friday ahead of an emergency gathering of the alliance’s foreign ministers in Brussels. “We don’t seek war, conflict with Russia.”

With Russian forces broadening their assault on Ukraine and reports of civilian casualties mounting, calls continue for an immediate cease-fire and withdrawal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for a no-fly zone over the country—a move that has found at least some support among a small number of U.S. lawmakers—but President Biden and allied leaders have rejected the move as escalatory.

Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Mr. Stoltenberg pushed back against calls for NATO to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine to slow the fighting. “Allies agreed we should not have NATO planes operating over Ukrainian airspace or NATO troops on Ukrainian territory,” he said.

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-nato-reject-intervening-in-ukraine-11646428978 (subscription)

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This is from yesterday. I understand that things have changes so hopping for the best

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[MarineCombatEngineer]

1. This is a tragic situation and my heart bleeds for the brave people of Ukraine,

but, that being said, he's right, NATO is a defensive alliance and I still oppose direct intervention in Ukraine, but my mind can be changed.

As someone who has experienced war up front & personal, I want to give Pres. Biden the time necessary to let the sanctions destroy the Russian economy without direct combat against Russian forces, but, if Russia even places a boot on NATO soil, then, by all means necessary, decimate the Russian military.

[WarGamer]

2. +1000, great points

[PortTack]

3. Agree... there really is no good answer. We all want to see this horror come to an end

If we expand the war and become the aggressor and lose support worldwide..what then? Millions may die, not just thousands...no good answer!!

[MarineCombatEngineer]

4. Well said.

[PortTack]

8. Thx! As per your background you understand the horrors of war. We need to listen to our vets

Regarding these issues

With the deepest of reverence and respect ..I thank you for your service.

[sarisataka]

5. There is a lot that can be done to help Ukraine

Without military intervention. I am all in favor of arming Ukraine, sending supplies, sharing Intel, etc.

That said NATO is a hard border. Any attack upon a NATO member should be responded in kind. If Belarusian troops cross the border, go into Belarus. If Russian troops cross push them back to Russia.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

6. Thank you fellow Devil Dog,

my sentiments exactly.

Semper Fi

[question everything]

9. Thank you. I appreciate your personal perspective