At a time when NATO and the European Union are coming together to condemn the Russian occupation of Ukraine, members of the alliance have told Radio Free Europe that they are ready to continue to play a role in supporting long-term peace and security in the Western Balkans region.
“NATO policy in Kosovo and the Western Balkans has been consistent throughout. And that remains even now. NATO remains fully committed to playing its role in supporting long-term security throughout the Western Balkans,” said a NATO official, when asked if the alliance would increase its presence in the region to prevent any destabilization of the situation.
NATO has a military mission in Kosovo through KFOR in which troops from partner countries that are not members of the alliance also participate.
The NATO intervention, namely the deployment of KFOR peacekeeping troops on June 12, 1999, followed the North Atlantic Alliance airstrikes campaign against Serb targets in Kosovo and Serbia, which lasted 78 days.
Moscow’s attack on Ukraine began in the early hours of February 24.
The missiles were fired at airports and military infrastructure in about 25 cities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a “special operation” to demilitarize Ukraine.
The Kremlin action has sparked outrage and been condemned around the world.
The United States and its allies have warned of harsh sanctions against Moscow.
Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation about Ukraine 
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