Due to increased
tensions between Western countries and Russia, Russia's military buildup on the
Ukrainian border, and Russia's assault on Ukraine, the military alliance has
held high-level consultations at various levels in recent weeks. Following a
NATO defence ministers meeting on February 16 and 17 at NATO headquarters, a
NATO leaders summit was held by videoconference on February 25. NATO foreign
ministers met at NATO headquarters in Brussels on March 4.
Russia's assault on
Ukraine, which began on February 24, has prompted international isolation,
financial sanctions against Moscow, and an exodus of global corporations from
the country.
