Prime Minister Støre: A Russian attack on Ukraine is not unlikely
It is possible and not unlikely that Russia will attack Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Monday.
In a comment for the newspaper VG, Støre assessed the risk situation in recent days.
“It is (still) as it has been. It is possible and not unlikely. And I think that’s how the Russian leadership wants it: unclear. And this is the impression that the Russian leadership wants to leave – it is an important means of pressure for Russia. Open democracies must think wisely and clearly and not allow themselves to be provoked unnecessarily – but also not be naive,” Støre (AP) said.
He noted that Norway has no plans to send forces to NATO countries in Eastern Europe. He pointed out that Norway is already contributing to the NATO force in Lithuania.
“In addition, we have a long coast, and we’re NATO’s eyes and ears in the north. We will continue to do this thoroughly, and have no plans beyond that,” Støre said.
He did not want to speculate on any new assignments for the frigate Fridtjof Nansen, which is participating in a NATO-led exercise in the Mediterranean.
Source: © NTB Scanpix / #Norway Today / #NorwayTodayNews
