![]() ![]() It is neither hostile to Russia nor obsolete. This order – which has included among other documents the Helsinki Final Act, the Charter of Paris and the NATO-Russia Founding Act – aims to benefit all countries in Europe, based on the principle of sovereign equality and the indivisibility of security. Russia voluntarily subscribed to the rules-based security order that has served well as the foundation of security in Europe. But they cannot and will not compromise on the principles on which the Alliance and security in Europe and North America rests. ![]() NATO Allies have been very clear that they continue to believe that a partnership with Russia, based on the respect for international law and commitments, would be of strategic value. Others may believe that compromises are necessary because Russia is needed to resolve many other challenges and crises facing global security.īut can these objectives outweigh the need to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity? Some may be motivated by an understandable concern about the risks posed by the reinforced military activity. 1 Some may be doing so out of an interest to return to normal business relations with Russia. There are voices in the West advocating for new pragmatism in dealing with Moscow. Western nations also imposed sanctions on Moscow. It suspended cooperation with Russia, while remaining open to dialogue. ![]() It launched the biggest reinforcement of its collective defence since the end of the Cold War. In response, NATO has firmly supported Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This gross violation of international law was followed by Russia’s destabilisation of eastern Ukraine, where it has supported militants in waging war with Ukrainian forces and sent its own troops. ![]() This was the first time since the end of the Second World War that a country in Europe tried to change borders by force. Six years have passed since Russia illegally annexed Crimea, an integral part of Ukraine’s territory. ![]()
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