NATO chief addresses Ukraine war, ‘Be prepared for bad news’
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a recent interview that the Western military alliance should “be prepared for bad news” in the Ukraine war ahead of the winter months.
“Wars develop in phases,” Stoltenberg told German broadcaster ARD in an interview Saturday, according to Politico Europe. “We have to support Ukraine in both good and bad times.”
“We should also be prepared for bad news,” Stoltenberg added, without elaborating.
Kyiv’s counteroffensive over the summer has not resulted in the front lines moving much in recent months, and Russia has been bolstering the number of its troops. Western allies also have been debating ammunition and financial support for Ukraine, as the Israel-Hamas war presents competing po...