NATO was put in a condition at which the alliance will be ready to work on measures to strengthen confidence with Russia. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the statement of an international organization.
The North Atlantic Block notes that if Russia is making specific steps to reduce tensions, then work on strengthening trust will become possible. The statement of the Alliance also emphasizes that NATO is aware of the proposals of Moscow on strategic security, but the dialogue must be conducted on the basis of reciprocity, taking into account the concern of the International Organization for Russia’s actions. Such a dialogue should be based on fundamental principles and documents that constitute the basis of security in Europe, the NATO reports.
Earlier, the official representative of the Kremlin Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is ready to immediately hold consultations with NATO representatives at neutral territory. According to the press secretary of the head of state, from the Russian side in the negotiations will be involved in the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Ryabkov. “He will be ready at any time to fly into any neutral country to start negotiations,” he stressed.