Poroshenko, Stoltenberg agree to convene emergency meeting of NATO-Ukraine Commission

“Poroshenko and Stoltenberg agreed to urgently convene an emergency meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission due to the aggression of Russia. The parties discussed threats to regional security as a result of Russia’s unpredictable actions,“ the press service of the head of state reported.

As noted, Poroshenko informed about the brutal act of Russian aggression against Ukraine in the Azov-Black Sea area and the actions of Ukraine in response, including the introduction of the martial law regime.

The Ukrainian president called for the increased international pressure on Russia for the immediate release of Ukrainian sailors and ships.

The NATO Secretary General expressed support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and called on Russia to adhere to the norms of international law and freedom of navigation in the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.

During the conversation, the parties agreed to continue contacts at the highest level.

As reported, three Ukrainian vessels remain seized by Russian special forces in the Black Sea after fire was opened on them. Two Ukrainian boats Berdiansk and Nikopol were struck by enemy fire and lost their course. The Yanu Kapu tugboat was also forced to stop. At least six Ukrainian servicemen were wounded.

President Petro Poroshenko held a War Cabinet due to extraordinary events in the Azov Sea. Ukraine asked for a meeting of the UN Security Council to be urgently convened.

At a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council on Monday, President Petro Poroshenko supported the proposal of the War Cabinet to introduce martial law, submit it for consideration by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and forward it to the Verkhovna Rada.

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