Russia makes it known what it wants from the West, and in the meantime trains in Belarus

11 February 20222 years ago babelfish

If it were necessary to make it clearer, Russia has made it known what are the fundamental points for each of its negotiations with the West. In an increasingly "turbulent and tense" global diplomatic climate, Russia needs to receive legally binding security guarantees from the US-led NATO military bloc, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

In a warm congratulatory statement released for Diplomatic Labor Day, Putin also instructed employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pursue global guarantees of Russia's security from NATO. The president noted the ever-growing tensions between Russia and the West, stating that "additional and persistent efforts" by his government are needed "to ensure strategic stability and counter emerging threats and challenges." "This includes in particular our offer to receive full and legally binding national security guarantees from the United States and its NATO allies," the statement said.

So Putin wants, in black and white, guarantees that NATO will not reach its borders and above all it will not bring you strategic weapons. He wants something tangible and binding, a treaty or something. It is not satisfied with vague statements, and, frankly, you would trust Putin instead. in the meantime, however, the Kremlin does not remain idle.

With the West remaining on high alert for reports of Russian military activity near Ukraine, Moscow has begun large-scale joint exercises in neighboring Belarus, the Defense Ministry announced.

The "U nion Resolve " exercises, scheduled for February 10-20, are designed to test and develop the two nations' capabilities to "stop and repel foreign aggression," according to a Moscow statement. The exercises are the second of two phases of verification of the readiness of the forces of Russia and Belarus, close allies that together form the alliance known as the State of the Union.

Officials said the exercises will strengthen border defenses and prepare soldiers for various incursion scenarios by enemy forces. They will involve ground troops, heavy equipment such as tanks and artillery, and aviation drills.

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