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Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba thinks NATO should focus more on the Black Sea region to counter Russian aggression and restore peace.
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy addressed the participants of the II Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimea Platform and suggested developing a Black Sea strategy.
“NATO must actively implement separate, comprehensive, and ambitious Black Sea strategy aimed at reducing Russia’s malign influence and increasing regional stability,” the minister stated.
Kuleba explained that NATO’s Baltic-Black Sea flank could serve as a “solid wall of protection” against Russian aggression and terror. And bringing stability and peace to the region will make it possible for Bulgaria, Ukraine, and other countries of the Black Sea region, Central Europe, and the Baltic to benefit from economic and trade growth.
“What is required is a vision, strategy, and persistence in common actions to achieve our shared goals. The Black Sea must become the Sea of NATO, peace and stability. This has already happened in the Baltic Sea with Finland and Sweden joining the Alliance. The security of the entire region has been strengthened. When Ukraine and Georgia join NATO, the Black Sea will follow suit. This is a strategic goal that the Alliance and the entire Euro-Atlantic community must pursue,” the minister said.
He also mentioned strengthening Ukraine’s air defense as it is also a part of the region’s security.
The II Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimea Platform in Sofia is co-organized by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Ukraine and Bulgaria in partnership with the Center for Defense Strategies (Ukraine).
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