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At the conclusion of the negotiations on an Interim Peace Agreement for Kosovo the Kosovar Albanian delegation signed the Interim Peace Agreement, but the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) delegation refused to do so. Following the suspension of the talks on 19 March, the Alliance has followed with increasing concern the escalating level of violence in and around Kosovo, and the excessive and wholly disproportionate use of force by the Serb security forces which is driving increasing numbers of civilians from their homes and villages.

As a result of the mounting humanitarian catastrophe and of Belgrade's continued failure to comply with the demands of the international community, the Secretary General of NATO consulted with all Allies in accordance with the authority delegated to him by the North Atlantic Council on 30 January, about the launching of air operations. On 22 March, the Council, in view of the evolution of the situation on the ground in Kosovo, also authorised the Secretary General to decide, subject to further consultations, on a broader range of air operations if necessary. He announced on 23 March that he had directed SACEUR to initiate air operations in FRY aimed at halting the violence and bringing to an end the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo, preventing the spread of instability in the region and securing a political settlement.