NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper accused Russia of violating the provisions of the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security of 1997, Gazeta reported.
NATO Secretary General accuses Russia of violating agreements with alliance
STEPANAKERT, JUNE 21, ARTSAKHPRESS: Stoltenberg stated that Russia does not adhere to the provisions of this document, one of the most important principles of which is the respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. Russia does not respect the territorial integrity of Georgia and Ukraine. In addition, the Founding Act prescribes certain restrictions on Russian military presence, which it also significantly increased.
According to the Secretary General, the Alliance notes buildup of the Russian arms in Kaliningrad, in Crimea, in the region of the Barents, Baltic and Black Seas, as well as in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Stoltenberg also emphasized that the deployment of NATO troops in Eastern Europe is planned in order to prevent possible conflicts.
The Secretary General said that a strong defense, control and determination of NATO is the best way to prevent conflicts and added that NATO bets on the political dialogue with Russia.
