Before the NATO summit, the member countries of the Alliance are concerned about the actions of Russia, said German Chancellor.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on undermining confidence in the West to Russia. She said this in a speech to the Bundestag before the summit of NATO in Poland.
According to Merkel, the credibility of Moscow was undermined by the events in Ukraine. In particular, this sposobstvo actions that call into doubt the validity of the law and the inviolability of borders”.
Also Merkel said that the countries-participants of NATO in Eastern Europe “is extremely concerned” with Russia’s actions. These include Poland, said the Chancellor.
NATO’s strategy towards Russia is “deeply defensive in nature”, said Merkel. The Alliance works in respect of Russia under the policy of “deterrence and dialogue”. In addition, the Chancellor reported that Russia’s refusal to hold a meeting of the Council Russia-the NATO before the summit. At the same time, security in Europe can be achieved only together with Russia, she said.
The NATO summit will be held in Warsaw on 8-9 July. The summit will take key decisions on strengthening defense and deterrence of the Alliance.
