Washington, D.C. (Azadi Times) – In a declaration issued on Wednesday, NATO leaders accused China of aiding Russia in the Ukraine war and posing challenges to U.S. and European security. The declaration called on Beijing to cease all political and defense assistance to Moscow, stating, “China, through its ‘no limits partnership’ and substantial support for Russia’s defense industry, has become a decisive enabler of Russia’s war against Ukraine.” The alliance warned that China’s support in Europe’s largest ongoing conflict in recent history would negatively impact its interests and reputation.
In response, Beijing angrily rejected NATO’s allegations, asserting that the U.S.-led alliance is seeking an excuse to expand its influence eastward.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters that the alliance’s message to China is clear and unambiguous, accusing Beijing of providing critical support to Russia’s war in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of this message, although NATO does not impose sanctions on any country. The summit, he said, conveyed a strong and unequivocal stance from NATO.
During Wednesday’s NATO meeting, the alliance discussed intensifying efforts to support Ukraine and strengthening mutual defense. These discussions have been ongoing for several months, including meetings earlier this year among the alliance’s foreign ministers.
The Wednesday meeting concluded with a dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House.
NATO Faces Greatest Challenge in Its 75-Year History
On Tuesday, President Biden delivered a resolute speech, affirming that NATO is stronger than ever. He remarked, “This historic moment demands our collective strength.” Biden highlighted that autocrats have been attempting to alter the global order for the past 80 years and that terrorist groups continue to devise malicious schemes to sow chaos, with Putin’s aggression in Ukraine being a significant threat. He warned that Ukraine stands as the primary obstacle to Putin’s ambitions.
On the second day of the three-day NATO summit, over 30 national leaders convened. The Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Denmark, along with President Biden, announced that their governments would supply Ukraine with U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the first batch of F-16 fighter jets would be transferred to Ukraine. Speaking at the summit, Blinken stated that these jets are being sent from Denmark and the Netherlands, reaffirming global leaders’ commitment to supporting Kyiv at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C.
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