[20220321]IN11866_俄罗斯入侵乌克兰：北约响应.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Russias Invasion of Ukraine: NATO Response Updated March 21, 2022 The 30-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO; see Figure 1) has condemned Russias February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which it has characterized as the “most dangerous moment in European security in a generation.” Underscoring its role as a defensive alliance, NATO has joined the United States in declaring that it would not deploy forces to Ukraine, which is not a NATO member. NATO has, however, significantly enhanced its defensive force posture in the eastern part of the alliance and reiterated its solidarity with Ukraine. NATO officials also have expressed support for substantial bilateral assistance, including arms transfers, provided to Ukraine by NATO members since the invasion. According to some reports, as of early March, arms transfers from NATO allies to Ukraine had included more than 17,000 anti-tank missiles and 2,000 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. Enhanced Deterrence Since Russias first invasion of Ukraine in 2014, NATO has renewed its focus on territorial defense and deterring Russian aggression, including through an