According to the leader of Finland, Alexander Stubb, the formation of NATO 3.0 is taking place against the background of the current geopolitical situation. First of all, it is about the fact that the North Atlantic Alliance is returning to its original task - deterrence and defense against the threat from the East, primarily from Russia.
Points of attention
- NATO is returning to its primary role of deterrence and defense, primarily against Russia.
- Finland actively participates in solidarity activities and improvement of the bloc's command structures.
- The Secretary General of NATO warns of a difficult winter of 2024-2025 for Ukraine.
NATO was once again not at the stage of transformation
Stubb announced this in Brussels during a press conference following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
I am convinced that we are now watching the formation of NATO 3.0. We are returning to the original deterrence role that NATO was supposed to play as a powerful military alliance when the threat comes from the East, mainly from Russia.
Alexander Stubb
President of Finland
According to Stubb, there is now a clear awareness of the security challenges in the bloc. It's just that now the Alliance is actively working in both directions — both deterrence and defense.
In addition, it is emphasized that Finland takes an active part in solidarity measures and in the improvement of NATO command structures.
The president also added that, together with the United States and northern allies, the country will be part of the NATO joint command in Norfolk.
It will create a powerful land component within its own armed forces. In addition, together with Sweden, Finland is working on the creation of an advanced ground group to strengthen NATO's northern flank, Stubb emphasized.
The Secretary General of NATO announced a new warning to Ukrainians
As the recently elected NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated, the winter of 2024-2025 may be one of the most difficult for the Ukrainian people, who have been suffering from Russian aggression for more than 10 years.
Russia continues to inflict massive strikes on Ukraine's critically important energy infrastructure. Ukraine may face the harshest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Mark Rutte
Secretary General of NATO
He also emphasized that right now it is extremely important to do everything possible to ensure that Ukraine receives enough military equipment to support its military efforts.
And I will be in Ramstein at the table together with Alex Stubb at the meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine to insist on the provision of more aid (Kiev. — ed.), — noted the NATO Secretary General.
