But we are not willing to compromise on the core principle, or one of the core principles of European security. That all countries have the right to choose from path. And for me it's interesting to note that for instance countries like Finland and Sweden who have not applied for membership in NATO, they are very clear about this. Because they understand that a suit that is starting to post that kind of restrictions that the right to choose from path applies for some countries, but not for all countries. Then you start into some kind of first class and second class countries. Some have the right because they are big or because they are for historic reasons are part of the NATO alliance as part of NATO to do what they want to choose from path. But others don't have that right. And this whole idea that in a way you are close to me so you cannot do what you want is to reintroduce the thinking of Sweden or the influence. And especially those who are also coming from small countries, neighbouring Russia, should understand that that's a very dangerous path. And that's also the reason why for instance they are the Finnish President in a country that is not applying for membership, use this new year speech to underline importance of that principle. And we have to distinguish between the principle, the international rule of law and the concrete issue of whether Ukraine should join or not in the near future. That's not all the other thing. Lithuania is increasing its military readiness in response to heightened tensions between Russia, NATO and Ukraine. The Baltic country's defence chief, Valdemar's Roopsis, said on Thursday. Looking from the military perspective, the threat of war in Europe is its highest since 1945, Roopsis said in a local TV interview. While observers are concerned that Russia may invade Ukraine, the lieutenant general warned that history has shown that military action may not be limited to just one country. General Roopsis comments come two days after Lithuanian defence minister Arvidas Anasovskis said on Tuesday that the country would send military aid, including Lithu and non-Lithal weapons, to Ukraine. Roopsis remarks also echoed a statement by Polish foreign minister's big nev, Rao, who said Europe is closer to war than it has been in decades. It seems that the risk of war in the OSE area is now greater than ever before in the last 30 years, Rao said to the organization for security and cooperation in Europe, OSE, in Vienna. Local media also reported that Denmark has said it is sending additional F-16 fighter jets to the Baltic countries, as well as a Navy frigate. The Baltic nations are also in talks to increase NATO troop numbers deployed in the three countries in addition to the rotating battle groups in each of the three. Lithuania, a NATO member since 2004, has 20,565 active military personnel that can be mobilised in times of war or crisis.