Relations between Russia and NATO are going through the most serious crisis since the cold war, when Russia was in favour of retaining channels for the exchange of political views, said in an interview Last news the Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. Lavrov..

" Relations between Russia and NATO are suffering the most serious crisis since the end of the cold war. The Alliance continues a policy of containing Russia, are taking steps to enhance military capabilities and consistent increase its military presence of the block near Russian borders, " said Lavrov.

He explained that the story is about the decision to suspend practical cooperation with Russia in military and civil lines.

" Such actions, without a doubt, contribute to an increase in tension, undermine stability in the Euro-Atlantic region. Despite this, we believe it is necessary to keep open the channels for the exchange of political views, " said Lavrov, adding that the solution to this problem now is aimed permanent mission of Russia to NATO.

Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. In early April, the head of the NATO foreign Ministers ceased practical civil and military cooperation with Russia because of Russia's positions in Ukraine and the Crimea. In June, the Ministers have extended this decision.

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