(MENAFN) During a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed claims suggesting that Russia might launch an attack on a NATO member state in the coming years, dismissing such notions as unreasonable. The remarks follow assertions made by high-ranking military commanders from countries like Norway and the Baltic States regarding potential Russian aggression.

Stoltenberg emphasized that NATO perceives no immediate military threat to any of its member nations, citing Russia's focus on the conflict in Ukraine. He noted the relocation of Russian forces from the vicinity of Finland and other Nordic countries to Ukraine and suggested that even after the resolution of the conflict, Moscow would require time to rebuild its military capabilities.

Moreover, Stoltenberg argued against the assumption of a Russian assault on NATO, highlighting the alliance's significant military prowess, which constitutes half of the world's military strength. He asserted NATO's commitment to preventing conflict and refuted the notion of a looming war, stating, "We are there to prevent that from happening."

Echoing Stoltenberg's sentiments, President Stubb emphasized the impracticality and high costs for Russia to deviate from its current military engagements, such as the conflict in Ukraine, to engage in hostilities against a NATO member state. Both officials advocated for mitigating rhetoric that fosters tensions and underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.

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