Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

The following press release was published by the Office of the Spokesperson on March 4. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today in Brussels on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministerial. Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg reiterated their strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of President Putin’s premeditated invasion of a peaceful democratic neighbor. They encouraged NATO Allies and partners to continue to respond to Ukraine’s requests for supplies and equipment to defend against Russia’s unprovoked aggression. They welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s diplomatic initiatives, while condemning President Putin’s continued belligerence, escalation, and refusal to negotiate in good faith.

Source: Office of the Spokesperson