" We have spent more then 20 years trying to build a constructive relationship with Russia" told NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
In his interview with ‘’Euronews’’, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen confirmed NATO’s presence in the Baltic States.
In response to a question about whether NATO is boosting its presence in the vicinity of Russia, Rasmussen stated: "We have enhanced air policing over the three Baltic States, deployed naval vessels to the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, we have conducted more exercises in Poland and the Baltic states. So, at sea, in the air, on the ground you see more NATO presence. It’s not offensive; it’s purely defensive with the aim to ensure effective protection of our allies."
As for the question: ‘’How would you describe Russia; as a partner or now more as an adversary?’’, Rasmussen stated that they have spent more than 20 years trying to build constructive relationships with Russia. ‘’But I have to say that Russia doesn’t behave as a partner. And we can see in the Russian military documents that they consider NATO an adversary, so of course we have to adapt to that."- He added.
Bütün xəbərlər Facebook səhifəmizdə
USD
EUR
GBP
RUB