“We are concerned that Russia may organize a false flag operation possibly including chemical weaponsStoltenberg told a news conference on the eve of a meeting of defense ministers of the alliance countries.
Stoltenberg cited “absurd claims” by Russia about the possibility of Ukraine possessing biological weapons laboratories.
NATO, the official added, remains “very vigilant” to the risk of a covert operation and stressed that Russia would have “a heavy price to pay” if it commits such a “violation of international law.”
However, he avoided speculating about a possible military response by NATO if that happens.
The ministers’ meeting, Stoltenberg said, will discuss on Wednesday “concrete measures to strengthen our long-term security in all domains” as a way to adapt to the changing threat landscape stemming from the “meaningless war” in Ukraine.
“This could include substantially more forces in the eastern part of the alliance with greater readiness and equipment,” in addition to the reinforced NATO forces that have already been sent to the countries that are part of the alliance and border Ukraine, said.
A long-scheduled NATO summit in Madrid in June would discuss long-term changes in the alliance.
“It’s important to distinguish between the immediate response, like tens of thousands of additional troops and air and sea power, and then the longer-term adjustment or posture,” which will be discussed in June, he said.
Source: Ambito
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