NATO countries will develop a new strategy for Russia — Politico

NATO defense ministers next week will consider reviewing the alliance's long-standing policy towards Russia.

This is reported by Politico, citing its own sources. In their opinion, the Russia—NATO Founding Act, which is still in force, and The Russia—NATO Council does not meet the requirements of the modern era.

It is claimed that the discussion of the issue has been going on for several months. But next week the first round of negotiations at the ministerial level on this topic will take place.

"Now it's time to develop a new strategy based on specific positions," said one of the agency's interlocutors.

Allegedly, NATO countries are trying to promote debates that "lead to topics such as the future of the Russia—NATO Founding Act." At the summit in July, the alliance countries agreed to develop a new strategy in relation to Russia is preparing for the next summit, which will be held in June 2025 in The Hague.

It should be recalled that the Russia—NATO Founding Act was signed in 1997. It stated that the parties would jointly "build a lasting and comprehensive peace in the Euro-Atlantic region."

Among other things, it was noted that Moscow and the alliance do not consider each other as adversaries. NATO undertook not to deploy additional substantial combat forces on a permanent basis on the territory of member countries, and Russia - to exercise restraint in deploying conventional armed forces in Europe.