Gerashchenko: 4 Ukrainian military out of the environment under the Ilovaisk
NATO policy towards Russia is wrong, said Tuesday in an interview to the radio station Deutsche Welle, the German retired General and former Chairman of the military division of NATO Harald Kujat.
" Russia founding act, NATO provides that if the security of both parties or desire the security of one of the parties is threatened, partners sit at the negotiating table and are looking for the most advantageous solution to the conflict. Still, NATO did Not. Did it in 2008, when there was a conflict between Russia and Georgia. Although the interaction was Not terminated, NATO turned off or froze practical program. This is a mistake, " he said.
The General also expressed doubts about the appropriateness of punishment for Russia." Because Ukraine Russia put itself in a situation that really is a dead end. But the West also painted itself into a dead end, because in the end the punishment To nothing lead. This is the last opportunity to come to a joint decision, But one must sit at the same table, " said Kuat.
That after the EU summit in Brussels will host a conference only fee NATO-Ukraine, But will Not be a meeting of the Council Russia-NATO General also considers an error." This is a true error. But in the near future, It just had No chance for success. These things should be prepared in advance. First are required to meet the Ministers of foreign Affairs, in order to reach the heads of state and governments, " the General said.
before in connection with the situation around Ukraine, NATO has adopted a number of measures that the Alliance explains the necessity of ensuring the security of the allies. Were strengthened mission air patrol the Baltic States: the aircraft with radar equipment make regular flights over the territory of Poland and Romania, there is an additional NATO ships in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. In addition, the Alliance said about the increase in the constant presence of staff, program expansion exercises, strengthening early warning systems and strengthening the capacity of the response force. Russia in connection with the events in Ukraine have announced an unprecedented increase in military activity of NATO in the European Union.
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