Russia for its "war games" did not violate the borders of any countries, said former NATO General Harald coat in the interview to the German site.

Coat explained the situation as if the increased Russian military activity near the borders of several European countries. From the position of the military, Russia is trying to show that she is " over here ", so in military terms, and that it must be taken seriously. However, no attacks on European countries, the Russian Federation has no plans.

"I Wish to emphasize that the Russian Federation no borders crossed. The Russian military has always remained in international airspace or in international waters. Direct confrontation is not in the plans of Putin, " he said.

The strengthening of the North Atlantic Alliance its troops From his point of view, is not a threat to the Russian Federation." No one wants a military solution, "he said, adding that NATO, in his view, is making "moderate" measures. According to him, the war With Russia would be a " catastrophe of the 21st century ", for this reason, this option need to be deleted.

Coat also has noticed that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance excluded " in the medium and long term ". There are a number of reasons, and the situation inside the country - for example, the high level of bribery is one of them.

Ex-NATO General has previously commented on the situation around the Ukrainian conflict. In February this year in a conversation channel ARD Harald coat said of his disagreement With the statements about the fact that Russian troops involved in the fighting in Eastern Ukraine.

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