Matthew Bryza was a guest on “Studio Zahid” on Espresso TV. One of the topics of conversation Involvement of NATO countries in the conflict in Ukraine.
According to the US diplomat, there may come a time when it will be needed Expand alliance involvement in combat.
– I think there will be no actual presence of NATO troops on the territory of Ukraine. However, there are NATO members we have spoken to Those who could send their own armed forces and equipment to Ukraine, rather than under coalition auspices – he insisted.
Matthew Bryza: Russian expansion could escalate conflict
According to the former director of European and Eurasian affairs at the US National Security Council, the Russian Federation is currently taking steps. It will lead to widening of hostility towards other countries.
In this case, if any country is attacked by Russia, the West may decide to maintain a military presence.
– Russia's expansionism is greater, and some NATO member states are more likely to intervene on the ground.. I think that the farther the Black Sea Fleet can be kept from the Black Sea, the better it can be prepared for the support of its Western friends: to destroy the land bridge between the Crimea and Russia. I believe we will see more aid from the West – he said.
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