The next NATO summit, planned for early September in South Wales, will be held without the participation of the Russian side, on the first day of the week informs the newspaper " Kommersant ".
As underlined by the magazine, the main themes of the summit of the Commonwealth nevertheless have regard to Russia. In Wales is expected to discuss " relations with Russia and strengthening of relations with Ukraine ", " preparedness of the Commonwealth to strengthen collective defence ", according to the newspaper, the summit must " demonstrate transatlantic determination and to emphasize the importance of appropriate levels of defence spending ". The last 2 points of the agenda: " the deepening of NATO partnerships and the continuation of the policy of open doors ", " Afghanistan and the completion of the operation of the international security assistance force by the end of 2014."
" As it was announced, " b ", in contrast to previous years, authorized by the Russian Federation on the summit was not invited. However, According to sources, " b " in Russian diplomatic circles, " in the current conditions in the Russian capital on it and had no hope, " informs the print edition.
The sources in the headquarters of the Commonwealth commented that the participation of the Russian delegation in Wales summit deemed " unprofitable ".
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