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NATO chief on Ukraine war: We have to be prepared for ‘long haul’

Stoltenberg says Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted 'less NATO' when he invaded Ukraine, 'but he's getting more NATO' as Finland and Sweden push to join the alliance [Evan Vucci/AP Photo]

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has suggested that the US-led alliance is anticipating long term conflict in Ukraine as the Russian invasion turns into a “war of attrition”.

Speaking to reporters outside the White House after meeting with US President Joe Biden on Thursday, Stoltenberg said it is difficult to predict how or when the conflict will end.

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