Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Russia Still Regards NATO As A Serious Threat

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (left) meets with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Moscow in December. Photo from Radio Free Europe

Russian Security Chief Says NATO Still Serious Threat To Moscow -- RIA Novosti

NATO continues to pose a serious threat to Russia, not least because of its desire to expand closer to Russia's borders, Russian security chief Nikolai Patrushev said on Tuesday.

"We have grave doubts [that Russia will be more secure due to NATO expansion]," the Russian Security Council secretary said at a news conference in RIA Novosti. "NATO represents a rather serious threat to us."

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More News On Russian Concerns Over NATO

NATO remains 'serious' threat to Russia: official -- AFP
Reports: Russian security chief says NATO poses threat -- Canadian Press/AP
Nikolai Patrushev: “NATO expansion poses a serious threat to Russia” -- APA
NATO Chief 'Surprised' By Russia's Listing Alliance As Threat -- Radio Free Europe
NATO: Russia need not fear expansion -- Huffington Post
Russia calls for integrated security structure for Europe to "overcome" NATO -- Xinhuanet
Russia, NATO reaffirm plans to boost ties -- RIA Novosti
Russia, NATO wrangle over military doctrine -- Deutsche Welle
Russia ready for dialogues with NATO on doctrine -- Xinhuanet
NATO Eyes Closer Ties With Russia -- Moscow Times
The 'Reset' At One Year: The View From Moscow -- Radio Free Europe

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