Voice of America
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with eastern NATO allies Monday about Russia's military buildup along Ukraine's border, calling for a "united" NATO stance.
In a phone call Monday with his counterparts in nine eastern NATO countries, known as the Bucharest Nine, Blinken said the United States was committed to "close consultation and coordination with all of our Transatlantic Allies and partners as we work toward de-escalation through deterrence, defense and dialogue," according to State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
Blinken called for "a united, ready and resolute NATO stance for the collective defense of Allies" according to Price.
In addition, Blinken "underscored the United States' unwavering commitment" to NATO's Article 5, which calls for the joint defense of any member of the seven-decade-old military alliance, which formed after World War II.
