In the current relations between Russia and NATO " Clearly there is no trust, " said Commonwealth Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in conversation Danish newspaper Berlingske.
Commonwealth Secretary-General was subjected to charges of the Russian Federation in violation of all international laws, " and showed that the accession of the Crimea " has created a new security situation in Europe ", quoted by ITAR-TASS. According to Rasmussen, Russia is waging war on Ukraine."" It is absolutely obvious that what's happening (in the East of Ukraine), is the steady hand of Russia, " he says. By assumption of the Secretary General, " Russia views us (NATO) not as a partner but as the enemy."" We must, of course, to prisposobleniya, " - said Rasmussen." for this reason We are strengthening our collective defense, including increased supervision over air space of the Baltic States sent more ships in the Baltic and the Black sea, holding more exercises in the Baltic countries and Poland, - Rasmussen said.- We'll continue this work and will take other steps, if this is necessary ". Before Tuesday stated that the U.S. administration once again strongly urged NATO members to increase defense spending. First Rasmussen said the Alliance is preparing a package of measures that will help to improve the defense of Ukraine. Remember, at the end of may, the NATO Secretary General said that in connection with the events in Ukraine, the Alliance will increase air patrols and to increase the number of exercises in the Baltic States and in the region surrounding the Black sea. Against this background, the Black sea became a French frigate " Surcouf " and the cruiser USS Vella Gulf ". In addition, in the region of the Bulgarian port of Varna was a recon ship of the French Navy " Dupuy de Scrap ". After the exacerbation of the situation in Ukraine, the head of the Ministry of defence of Russia Sergey Shoigu said about the " unprecedented " growth of activity of the military might of the USA and NATO in Eastern Europe of the Russian borders.

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