Stopford: between NATO and Russia must abandon the rhetoric of the cold war "

Russia and the United States, and other members of the North Atlantic cooperation (NATO), it is necessary to abandon the rhetoric of the " cold war " in regard to the situation in Ukraine, and return to cooperation in the battle against global threats, said Wednesday in an interview to the Agency Last news former Deputy assistant Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of strategic communications Michael Stopford.

" I would not underestimate the danger of escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, but I think that the citizens must be able to see beyond the short-term conflict, " said Stafford.

He said that there are more serious and threatening humanity phenomenon, the control of which is more important than any such rhetoric of the cold war ". Among them is a terrorist group " Islamic state ", Boko Haram, Taliban, as Well as the Ebola virus, global warming and several other issues.

He also said about the cooperation between NATO and the Russian Federation, for example, a number of research programs, shared battle with pirates in Somalia and crime in Afghanistan and Arab countries.

according to him, despite the fact that the Declaration of the NATO summit in Wales there are a number of " harsh language "in General but rather the interaction with the Russian Federation." the Declaration is reported verbatim: NATO still appreciates the strategic partnership with Russia. Also, it is reported that NATO is Not seeking confrontation with Russia ", although all Newspapers claimed that this summit will lead to confrontation with Russia. If you read the Declaration, there is Not reported, " said Stafford. The expert Also believes that the media need to change the approach to presenting news about the situation in Ukraine, because " there is Not of benefit to the emphasis on conflict and disagreement, and lack of information about possible options (conflict resolution) ".

Russia before the crisis in Ukraine noted the unprecedented growth of the activities of NATO and the United States on its borders. Moscow has Also criticized the plan for the 2nd half of September exercise involving the United States, Georgia, Moldova and 12 other countries in Western Ukraine. Upon written request of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, these exercises will only help the tension in the region. The U.S. state Department, for its part, said that he hoped only to strengthen stability in the outcome of the exercise.


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