NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană underlines the need for air defense of Ukraine, without this implying military intervention by the Alliance.

In an interview with the German daily 'Tagesspiegel', Mircea Geoană emphasized NATO's support for Ukraine in its efforts to repel Russian aggression, without wishing an escalation of the conflict. Geoană stressed the importance of air defense for Ukraine as the country faces continued attacks from Russian-backed separatists.