NATO and Russia have to consider the resumption of bilateral meetings. He mentioned this in Munich, Secretary General of the Alliance. However, there is no specific arrangements – NATO insists that the agenda was the issue of Ukraine, and it seems that it does not have the consent of Moscow.
Jens Stoltenberg met on Friday in the capital of Bavaria with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Both politicians participate in the annual Munich Security Conference.
According to the head of NATO talked about whether there is a possibility to resume bilateral talks. As for the meeting of the NATO-Russia council, which is not conducted since the annexation of the Crimea by Russia. – Dialogue is important in matters that divide us, as in the case of Ukraine. Especially in such difficult times, like now. NATO-Russia Council is a good place for a more concrete commitment. Yesterday I met with Minister Lavrov. We agreed to explore the possibility of convening the NATO-Russia Council – said Stoltenberg.
Jens Stoltenberg stressed that NATO is in favor of both the territorial sovereignty of Georgia and Ukraine. He also called on Russia to more constructive action in Syria.
Earlier, the Secretary General said that led by Moscow bombing in Syria destroy the efforts of the international community to end the war.
Condition NATO
Stoltenberg in an interview with reporters said that if the NATO-Russia council was to be held, then in its agenda would be the issue of Ukraine. Asked whether it is the consent of Moscow, he said he discussed the possibilities of conducting a meeting. – Do not agreed on any agenda, but we agreed that we stay in touch and we will explore the possibility of organizing such a meeting – said
The NATO explained that other topics such meeting could be greater transparency when it comes to military exercises, which would avoid unexpected incidents and prevent wymknięciu the situation out of control, if you already happen to them. He added that this is important in terms of increased military activity on both sides. He stressed that the aim is to prevent events such as the shooting down of the plane Su-24, which violated Turkish airspace.
The agreement with Munich will strengthen Russia?
Head NATO was also asked about whether the agreement in Munich on Syria will not make that Russia will consolidate even more spheres of influence, including in the range of A2 / AD (in terms of the doctrine of Anti-Access / Area Denial, which entails limiting the access of foreign military forces to specific areas, including the environment through their anti-air defense).
Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia for several years, strengthening its military potential, also in terms of A2 / AD, reaction to changes that the last place in the Alliance. At the same time he stated that the agreement in Munich on ceasefire in Syria, considered as the first step in the peace process. On Thursday, a dozen countries, including Russia and the US have agreed to bring to suspend hostilities during the week (not to walk with the State Islamic) and immediate intensification of humanitarian aid.
More and worse relationships
The relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated sharply since the outbreak of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. In response to the threat from Russia, NATO decided to send additional troops to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This week in Brussels, NATO defense ministers decided to further strengthen these countries.
Russia for many months opposed to such decisions.
Moscow says it treats it as an act of aggression, NATO stresses that strengthening security in the east is purely defensive in the changed security situation, the aggression of Russia to Ukraine.
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(Video: NATO chief after a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov)
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