Invasion of Ukraine could be a huge strategic mistake for Russia, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana said at the "

" NATO and the EU are working closer than ever. The US, Canada, the UK, Norway, countries that are not in the EU are working closely together to ensure that the political, economic, technological, long-term, reputational consequences for Russia are exceptionally tough,"

We add that the leaders of European countries and the United States have repeatedly declared their readiness to impose tough sanctions against Russia in the event of its invasion of Ukraine.. In particular, US Vice President Kamala Harris and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke about this readiness today..

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“Ukrainian lunch” at the Munich Conference this year was organized by the Yalta Security Strategy and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation. It discusses the threat to the security of Ukraine, what it means for Europe, and look for diplomatic ways to resolve the conflict.

By the way, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also present at the Munich Security Conference.. In total, 35 heads of state and government and about 100 ministers are expected to attend the conference.. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin withdrew from the event..