NATO Secretary General calls on Putin to stop war: The world with Ukraine calls for peace

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has again appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Stop the war! The world together with Ukraine calls for peace," he said.

Visiting Estonia on Tuesday, the secretary general said: "NATO is a defensive alliance. We are not looking for conflict with Russia. Our message to President Putin is: stop the war, withdraw all your forces from Ukraine and participate in good faith in diplomatic efforts. Peace together with Ukraine calls for peace."

Stoltenberg assured that the alliance at this critical time, together with the people of Ukraine, which "courageously fights against the brutal and unprovoked Russian invasion." "We strongly condemn the Kremlin's war," he stressed.

The Secretary General recalled that the allies have already applied serious sanctions against Russia, and the alliance itself has increased its presence throughout the North Atlantic Alliance "for deterrence and protection." “And we are stepping up our support to help Ukraine defend itself. NATO allies are sending Ukraine anti-tank weapons, air defense missiles and ammunition, as well as financial and humanitarian assistance worth millions of euros," Stoltenberg added.