Nato also said Russia must “immediately” end its “illegal war”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Western military alliance said: “We are further stepping up political and practical support to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion, and will maintain our support for as long as necessary to help Ukraine prevail.”
The Nato statement warned that “there can be no impunity for Russian war crimes and other atrocities”. “We remain ready to defend every inch of Allied territory... against all threats and challenges,” it said.But it does cover neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Lithuania.
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