“The situation is dangerous. We have repeatedly proposed the alliance to take mutual steps to reduce military tension. You can start small, for example, decide where to conduct exercises, how to avoid dangerous incidents, ”the statement said on the agency’s website.
The diplomatic department noted the freezing of dialogue among military experts.
“The Alliance (North Atlantic. - RT ) cannot go beyond the thinking of the Cold War.” Russia is a convenient enemy for him ... For our part, we remain open to dialogue when NATO shows an unequivocal readiness for constructive cooperation with our country, ”the Foreign Ministry added.
In December 2019, it was reported that Russia invited NATO to discuss a decrease in the level of military exercises, up to and including not being held in the areas of contact.