Vladimir Dobrovolsky. The military channels of communication between NATO and Russia remain open, the Alliance was interested in such communication, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

" With regard to the communication from the Russian Federation and military communications, I think it is important to emphasize That the existing lines remain open. The Ministers of foreign Affairs decided in the beginning of winter That we need to keep open Military communication Channels, " said Mr Stoltenberg correspondents.

" The military lines of communication remain open so that we could defend misunderstanding. I welcome the support of Germany to preserve open these channels, " said the Secretary General.

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. The Russian Federation has stated many times That is not involved in the events in Eastern Ukraine and is interested in conflict resolution.

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