NATO is ready for dialogue with Russia, but will not abandon its basic principles. Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated this in an interview with the DPA agency, calling once again the Russian Federation to withdraw its troops from the border with Ukraine.
“We will continue to assess whether we need to adapt our military presence. But speculation about this must be done with caution, as it can lead to tensions. I believe that now it is important to reduce tensions and conduct a meaningful dialogue with Russia, but at the same time not to jeopardize the right and responsibility for protecting our allies, ”Stoltenberg said.
The head of the alliance added that “Russia has the opportunity, by reducing tensions and withdrawing troops, to ensure a peaceful and calm Christmas for all.” However, “there are currently no signs of this.”
According to Stoltenberg, the meeting of the Russia-NATO Council should take place “as soon as possible.”
“However, we will not compromise on our core principles. We cannot question NATO’s right to protect all allies, “he said, adding that it is about” the right of each country to choose its own path. “
Source: Rosbalt
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