In an interview with BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Jens Stoltenberg, the head of Nato, issued a warning that an “alliance of authoritarian powers” is becoming more intertwined against western democracies. Stoltenberg revealed that China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are aligning themselves, and Moscow is mortgaging its future to Beijing. He further stated that China is bolstering the Russian war economy, whereas Moscow is giving technology to Iran and North Korea in return for military equipment and ammunition.
Stoltenberg pointed out that it is important for Nato to collaborate with countries beyond its geographic zone, such as Japan and South Korea, to stand up to this increasingly connected authoritarian group. He also expressed the need to back Ukraine in the long term to deter future aggression and to support the rebuilding of the nation after the conflict with Russian forces is resolved.
Stoltenberg voiced his confidence in securing a long-term funding deal for Ukraine from Nato allies by July, aiming for a £86bn fund. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that Ukraine might need to make some kind of compromise in the end, giving them the power to decide what they are willing to compromise on. He stated that real peace in the region would be achievable when Ukraine prevails.
Finally, Stoltenberg refused to comment on the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House, stating that he was certain that the United States would continue to be an important ally, regardless of who was in charge. His comments serve as a reminder to Western leaders of the complicated and dangerous diplomatic jigsaw they have to piece together when dealing with global regimes working together
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