Tuesday, June 3, 2014

NATO Meets To Discuss Response To Russian Actions In Ukraine



Nato Mulls Response To Russian Actions In Ukraine -- BBC

Nato defence ministers are due to discuss for the first time the long-term security implications of Russian actions over Ukraine.

The talks in Brussels will also focus on what action Nato member states should take in response.

Relations between Nato and Moscow plummeted after Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula in March.

On Monday, Russia's envoy to the bloc threatened to end a long-standing co-operation treaty with Nato.

A senior Nato official quoted by AFP news agency said defence ministers would be making "fundamental decisions" regarding Russia that would go before Nato leaders at a September summit in the UK.

Officials said there had been a "frank exchange of views" a during a meeting of the Nato-Russia Council, which groups ambassadors from the 28 member states and Russia, on Monday.

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More News On NATO Meeting To Discuss Their Response To Russian Actions In Ukraine

Russia, NATO trade accusations over Ukraine crisis -- Reuters
Russia and NATO trade accusations of military build-up, fueling Ukraine conflict -- RT
Nato to consider longer term response to Ukraine crisis -- Irish Times
NATO scrutinizes Russia, Obama reassures eastern Europe -- Deutsche Welle
NATO Not Discussing ‘Military Options’ in Ukraine - Rasmussen -- RIA Novosti
NATO Defense Chiefs To Eye Expanding Forces Eastward -- Radio Free Europe
NATO to boost military presence in Eastern Europe -- Voice of Russia
NATO Struggles With New Defense Stance as U.S. Raises Pressure -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Update: Russia’s goal in Ukraine remains the same: Keep NATO out -- Al Jazeera

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