The threat from the event: the Kremlin stated that NATO has lost meaning and prepares war in Europe

To spread: the head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov stated that NATO had lost its meaning after the collapse of the USSR and had to be disbanded even then. The relevant statement was published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. According to Lavrov, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the socialist bloc put a point in the existence of the threat that the Alliance fought with.

Therefore, according to Lavrov, the organization of the North Atlantic Treaty had no reason to exist. However, the diplomat emphasized, not only did not make a decision to liquidate it - NATO also proclaimed itself a single structure capable of guaranteeing security in the world. Lavrov called it a false course and indicated that the question of the existence of the Alliance is still relevant. "The Alliance was simply manipulated by those who did not want to share the benefits of global security.

What they succeed is the ignition of tension and remillitarization of Europe, including Germany . . . All the" efforts of "this Euro -Atlantic community are focused on preparing for a new war," Lavrov said. He also criticized not only NATO, but also organization for security and cooperation in Europe (OSCE). In addition, the diplomat has accused Germany, France and the United Kingdom that they are the driving force of preparation for the New Great War in Europe.

"The USSR and Russia at one time did not enshrine in the documents of NATO's promises not to expand to the East, because in Russian history there was a tradition of concluding agreements orally and believing in the word," said the chief Russian diplomat, adding that those who stood at the NATO helm at that time did not know about this tradition.