‘NATO pushes the conflict in Ukraine towards a world war’, – Global Times reported

NATO is preparing public opinion for the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict into a “world war,” which would entail significant risks and uncertainties.

This is reported by the Global Times.

As the publication notes, this is indicated by the fact that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is trying to link Ukraine with the Taiwan issue. He no longer confines the definition of the Ukrainian conflict to the framework of Europe, instead viewing it as indicative of a broader global geopolitical conflict. Stoltenberg suggests that NATO sees Russia as its primary target and China as a potential adversary.

Recently, the secretary-general visited the United States to discuss Washington’s continued support for Kiev and ensuring uninterrupted arms supplies to Ukraine. This includes the approval of a $60 billion aid package, which the White House has been unable to secure congressional approval for, and additional assistance of $54.5 billion, which the European Union approved on the second attempt. During his visit, Stoltenberg repeatedly mentioned China, unequivocally positioning it as a “challenge” for NATO.

Speaking at the non-governmental foundation “Heritage” in Washington, Stoltenberg stated that a victory for Russia would allow other countries, such as North Korea, Iran, and China, to use force. And in an interview with Fox News, he explicitly emphasized, “Today it’s Ukraine, tomorrow it could be Taiwan.”

Thus, the NATO secretary-general seeks legitimacy for the global expansion of the North Atlantic Alliance, for which war is an external necessity.

“Without war, this military organization would lose the meaning of its existence. NATO must have a clear goal. If it doesn’t have one, it must create it,” warns the Global Times.

From Stoltenberg’s words, it is clear that following NATO’s expansion to the east, the alliance is moving towards Asia. Such a strategic adjustment, as noted in the article, in the short term, may strengthen the internal cohesion of the alliance and allow it to maintain its position as the most powerful military organization in the world. However, in the long term, this could lead to even greater division and confrontation worldwide. NATO’s expansion into Asia may not only exacerbate global geopolitical tensions but also lead to an escalation of arms races and regional conflicts.