Foreign ministry accuses Nato of ‘focusing on efforts to destabilise Russian society’
Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said the membership offer was cover for Nato’s ‘aggressive intentions’.Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said the membership offer was cover for Nato’s ‘aggressive intentions’.Last modified on Wed 29 Jun 2022 19.16 BST, calling it a “destabilising” effort that will increase tensions in the region.
“We condemn the irresponsible course of the North Atlantic Alliance that is ruining the European architecture, or what’s left of it,” Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters on Wednesday. “I have a great deal of doubt as to whether the upcoming period will be calm for our north European neighbours,” he added.The decision followed Russia’s invasion of
, which has prompted Russian neighbours to appeal to Nato for additional security guarantees. Some have said that Russia will target countries in eastern and northern Europe that have condemned the war and joined international aid and sanctions efforts.and Sweden will make them safer, Nato stronger and the Euro-Atlantic area more secure”.
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