While nothing seems to be impossible for the Ukrainian military, support for Ukraine is crucial at this time. Therefore, the allies should choose the latter between achieving NATO's goals and helping Kyiv, according to the statement of the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Robert Bauer.
"Ukraine has demonstrated to the world its capability to achieve unprecedented success on the battlefield," he remarked.
Admiral Bauer emphasized that time in Ukraine is measured not in days, weeks, or months, but in human lives.
"In allied countries, a week is just a week. In Ukraine, a week is a mother... a father... a child... a friend... a loved one, lost forever," he added.
Bauer assured that it's not too late for Ukraine to secure victory, asserting that "Ukraine's freedom cannot, must not, and will not perish."
"And allies, if faced with a choice between achieving NATO's objectives regarding potential or supporting Ukraine... must support Ukraine. Stockpiles can and will be replenished. Lives lost, lost forever," he continued.
The admiral underscored that the Russian leadership has clearly signaled its preference for impunity, acting in line with anticipated existential threats.
"And all of this to justify their relentless pursuit of power abroad, to avoid losing power domestically. And for this, they are willing to sacrifice not only hundreds of thousands of their own people - failing even to retrieve their bodies from the battlefield. But more than that: they are willing to jeopardize the well-being of millions more worldwide, using food, energy, and migration as weapons," he summarized.
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