Russ. Verteidigungsminister über Russland und die NATO
Geschrieben von IT Oma am 18. Juli 2002 08:25:06:
Defense Minister: Russia won't join NATO
Russia won't be a member of NATO, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov declared at a press conference with his British counterpart Geoffrey Hoon. According to Ivanov, Russia has no strong intention to join NATO, as well as NATO officials are not eager to see Russia among members of the military organization. Nevertheless, Russia is involved in activities of NATO's committees, except for the nuclear planning committee. The Defense Ministers also discussed matters concerning NATO expansions, in particular the problem of Kaliningrad, the struggle against terrorism and the situation in Afghanistan.
Ivanov was quoted as saying that military collaboration between Russia and Great Britain was going well in the naval sphere and unsatisfactory in the sphere of Air Force and land forces. According to him, Russia will be building its relations with NATO depending on national interests. He also stressed that the problem of Iraq should have been resolved peacefully. Hoon also praised Russia's contribution in the process of supplying food to Afghanistan and anti-terrorist activities.Kommentar: Russland will also nicht in die NATO. Muß es ja auch nicht, es hat ja sowieso schon fast in jedem Gremium Mitspracherecht. Und es wird seine Beziehungen zur NATO auf der Grundlage seiner nationalen Interessen ausbauen, sagt Ivanov. Ist eigentlich selbstverständlich, gerade deshalb klingt es bedrohlich, wenn es eigens betont wird. Interessant auch, daß Ivanov "betont, der Irak-Konflikt hätte friedlich beigelegt werden sollen". Klingt, als ob jetzt alles zu spät wäre...
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