The political scientist recalled that the attitude towards Russia as a "security threat" began to take shape a long time ago.

“Words began to be heard that the Russia-NATO Founding Act is no longer valid, that NATO is no longer bound by any restrictions.

There was talk that Russia is an enemy,” Svetov said.

In his opinion, this statement by Stoltenberg is a challenge for Russia and once again emphasizes the line of demarcation between the territory of our country and the territory "on which the corresponding armed forces will stand on the other side."

Earlier, the NATO Secretary General said that the members of the alliance intend to call Russia a "security threat" at the summit in Madrid.