NATO Suspends Civilian And Military Cooperation With Russia

General view of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs on April 1, 2014. NATO foreign ministers decided to suspend all cooperation with Russia due to the ongoing crisis. NATO

NATO Suspends Cooperation With Russia -- Voice of America

NATO foreign ministers say they are suspending civilian and military cooperation with Russia because of the conflict over Ukraine.

In a joint statement following a meeting about Ukraine in Brussels, the ministers said NATO's political dialogue with Russia can continue as necessary. They said they do not recognize Russia's attempt to annex Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, calling it "illegal and illegitimate." They urged Russia to take "immediate" steps to return to compliance with international law.

The foreign ministers also they are committed to intensifying cooperation with Ukraine to strengthen its ability to provide for its own security.

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