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NATO invited the Russian Federation to hold a council meeting
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NATO remains open to dialogue with Russia, despite Moscow’s decision to terminate the permanent mission.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday 20 October commented on Russia’s decision to close its representative office at the Alliance
“This step does not contribute to the development of mutual dialogue and understanding. We are very sorry to note this. However, NATO policy remains unchanged – we remain open for dialogue, in particular within the framework of the Russia-NATO Council. Proposals to convene a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council are still in force. . We are waiting for the reaction of Russia, “he said.
According to him, relations between Russia and NATO are now the worst since the Cold War. “And this situation has developed because of Russia’s behavior,” he said.
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“Russia seized the territories of its neighbors, interfered in democratic processes, behaved aggressively towards NATO members. However, at some stage, Russia will have to understand that the world will become more secure if we establish a meaningful dialogue,” Stoltenberg added.
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He pledged that NATO will continue to strengthen Russia’s containment and defense capabilities.
“We will ensure the availability of forces and means to protect our countries. We will also examine what we have achieved to respond to the challenge from Russian nuclear missiles,” the Alliance Secretary General added.
As a reminder, on October 6 it became known that NATO will send eight staff members of the Russian mission for hostile activities, and the posts of two more were cut.
In response, Russia terminated its mission in NATOand also closed the NATO information office in Moscow.
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