“The position of the Republic of Belarus regarding NATO expansion remains unchanged, regardless of the direction in which this process is carried out - to the east, south or west.

The growth of the North Atlantic Alliance, which lost its defensive nature after the demise of the Warsaw Pact, is a strategic mistake,” Glaz said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Earlier, US President Joe Biden congratulated Finland, Sweden and Turkey on reaching an agreement on the expansion of the North Atlantic Alliance.