Defense News/AFP: Sources: NATO Considers First Formal Talks With Russia Since 2014
BRUSSELS — NATO is discussing whether to invite Russia to their first formal talks since 2014, aiming to put ties damaged by the Ukraine crisis back on an even keel, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
Despite their differences both sides recognized the need for “transparency,” the sources said, against a backdrop of a series of crises including Ukraine and the war in Syria.
“The meeting will not take place before the NATO defense ministers meeting (on Feb. 10-11) but it is likely at the end of February or early March,” one of the sources told AFP.
“We still have to talk to Russia about it and what the agenda might be. Ukraine of course will be on the list but we will have to see what else there is,” the source said, asking not to be identified.
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WNU Editor: Apparently Russia has shown no interest in having such talks .... Russia Unwilling to Establish Military Communication With NATO (Sputnik).
Update: It looks like there are going to be some changes in NATO .... NATO top brass agree to recommend changes in alliance (AP).
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