NATO is taking a course which can significantly weaken the regional And global security, this is no reason for strengthening NATO's activity is not present, said permanent Commissioner Russia Alliance Alexander Grushko.
" On the one hand, NATO launches military preparations against Russia. On the other hand, NATO cuts off the possibility of cooperation With Russia on issues where NATO will not become self-sufficient, will not become effective without the cooperation with all the international players, including the Russian Federation ", - said Grushko in broadcast television channel.
on Thursday in Wales begins. Although all the key topics, however, connected With Russia, diplomats from the Russian capital in Wales will not. As commented source in the headquarters of the Commonwealth, the participation of the Russian delegation at the September summit deemed " unprofitable ".
Answering the question of How Russia will react to NATO plans to strengthen its presence in Eastern Europe, which will Probably be announced in Wales, the Russian Ambassador said, " Definitely negative ".
" We are your relationship is not hidden. And have repeatedly expressed their concern over the issue that the last time the observed increased activity of NATO forces along the Russian frontier on earth, in the air And on the water. And this worries us, worried for several reasons. Most importantly because there is no reason for strengthening NATO activity, " drew attention Grushko.
the conference will be discussed the readiness of NATO to strengthen collective defence, the increase in military spending, relations With Russia, the strengthening of relations With Ukraine And the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
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