“Given the nature of NATO and the original goals for which NATO was created as a mechanism of confrontation, we always watch with great attention the processes when NATO, so to speak, absorbs more and more countries in various formats,” the Kremlin representative said.
According to him, Russia does not believe that "this helps to strengthen security and stability in Europe."
He was also asked a clarifying question about granting Ukraine such a status in June 12 - on the Day of Russia.
“Let the representatives of the North Atlantic Alliance themselves argue about the symbolism of certain actions, this is not our concern. In this case, we pay attention to the essence of the ongoing processes, ”he stressed.
On June 12, in Kiev, it was announced that Ukraine received the status of a partner for NATO enhanced capabilities.