Above all, NATO, in its doctrine, exercises, military posture and force dispositions is neither a threat to Russia's statehood nor a danger to its territorial integrity. Despite these facts, the Kremlin has a troika of fears about NATO. read more
Putin Vows Military Response to 'Eliminate NATO Threat' If Sweden Joins U.S.-Led Alliance By Damien Sharkov On 6/2/17 at 5: 25 AM Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during an interview with French daily newspaper Le Figaro in Paris, France May 29. read more
No breakthrough occured, and NATO was not persuaded to believe Russia’s claims it posed no threat. Here is why. One should probably keep in mind that the “threat” to which NATO is responding is deemed such by Russia’s neighboring NATO member states. Poland and the Baltics—they are the ones feeling threatened. read more