“We do not make lists of opponents. We do not believe that Russia is our enemy ... We do not divide the world into opponents and friends, ”he said.
According to him, the bloc seeks to improve relations.
At the same time, Stoltenberg described the actions of Moscow as “self-confident”. In addition, he noted the differences between modern Russia and the USSR during the Cold War.
Stoltenberg said earlier that it is necessary to strive to improve relations with Russia, but not to the detriment of principles and security.