According to "Russia Today," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized that "Turkey is an important NATO ally and all its security concerns should be addressed." He stated, "He had a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss Finland and Sweden's requests for NATO membership." He added, "Turkey is an important NATO ally and all its security concerns should be addressed," stressing the need to "stand together in such a historical moment."