Russia Still Regards NATO As A Serious Threat
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (left) meets with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Moscow in December. Photo from Radio Free Europe
NATO continues to pose a serious threat to Russia, not least because of its desire to expand closer to Russia’s borders, Russian security chief Nikolai Patrushev said on Tuesday.
“We have grave doubts [that Russia will be more secure due to NATO expansion],” the Russian Security Council secretary said at a news conference in RIA Novosti. “NATO represents a rather serious threat to us.”
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NATO remains ’serious’ threat to Russia: official — AFP
Reports: Russian security chief says NATO poses threat — Canadian Press/AP
Nikolai Patrushev: “NATO expansion poses a serious threat to Russia” — APA
NATO Chief ‘Surprised’ By Russia’s Listing Alliance As Threat — Radio Free Europe
NATO: Russia need not fear expansion — Huffington Post
Russia calls for integrated security structure for Europe to “overcome” NATO — Xinhuanet
Russia, NATO reaffirm plans to boost ties — RIA Novosti
Russia, NATO wrangle over military doctrine — Deutsche Welle
Russia ready for dialogues with NATO on doctrine — Xinhuanet
NATO Eyes Closer Ties With Russia — Moscow Times
The ‘Reset’ At One Year: The View From Moscow — Radio Free Europe
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