NATO refused to comply with Russia's demands for the withdrawal of contingents from Bulgaria and Romania

January 22 2022

NATO is not going to comply with Moscow's demands for the withdrawal of military contingents of the Alliance countries from Bulgaria and Romania and "will always respond to the deterioration of its security by strengthening collective defense." Romanian representative Oana Lungescu told about this at a briefing on January 21.

The speaker clarified that the countries of the bloc are going to continue to protect each other. She expressed resentment that Russia "with its excessive and unreasonable demands" is causing a split in the friendly ranks of the transatlantic unity, dividing the members of the Alliance into countries of the first and second grade, i.e. capable and unable to fend for themselves on their own.

We will never agree to the restoration of spheres of influence in Europe

Lungescu added.

We remind you that on January 21 in Geneva have passed preliminary talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US State Department head Anthony Blinken. In the process of communication, a wide range of issues related to security in Europe was touched upon. In particular, the Russian side expressed its point of view on NATO's military presence in the countries of Eastern Europe. Moscow wants the Alliance to withdraw the troops of other countries from the territory of the above-mentioned two Balkan states. During the dialogue, Blinken assured that US President Joe Biden is ready to personally meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin if this helps resolve the crisis.

Note that the 86th air base of the Romanian Air Force is located at the international airport named after Mihail Kogalniceanu near Constanta. Since 1999, it has been used by the US Air Force, Great Britain, Canada and other NATO countries for air reconnaissance against Russia and escalating tension in the Black Sea region. In addition, a US missile defense position area is located on the Romanian territory near Deveselu, which threatens the security of the Russian Federation, because launchers can be used not only for launching surface-to-air missiles, but also for strike weapons, for example, missiles of the Tomahawk family of the class " earth-earth".

Photos used: US Department of State / wikimedia.org

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Offline Mikhail L.

Mikhail L. 22 January 2022 12: 37

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The demand of the Russian Federation for the withdrawal of foreign contingents from Bulgaria and Romania is rejected!
It is possible that there will also be a personal meeting between Joe Biden and V. Putin.
But it is highly doubtful that this will change NATO's principled position: "We will never agree to the restoration of spheres of influence in Europe."
And it is already obvious that S. Lavrov's warning "about the consequences" - made to E. Blinken at the talks in Geneva - had no effect!
1. Offline Volkonsky
  
  Volkonsky (Vladimir) 22 January 2022 14: 26
  
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  and what are the NATO contingents in Bulgaria? they are not there, the Bulgarians have abandoned the foreign presence on their territory, the ports are allowed to be used, but the soldiers are not allowed
Offline silinigo_2

silinigo_2 (Igor Silin) 22 January 2022 13: 17

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It would be ridiculous .. Refuse the gas station .. And most importantly, take all the money from the ruling elite ..
Offline Bulanov

Bulanov (Vladimir) 22 January 2022 19: 07

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Russia “with its excessive and unreasonable demands” is causing a split in the friendly ranks of transatlantic unity, dividing the members of the Alliance into countries of the first and second grade

Wait, the EU industry will shut down due to the energy crisis and no one will subsidize you. Then the first, second and third grade of the EU will go. How is it with Mayakovsky -

And without turning their heads and without having experienced any feelings, they take, without blinking, the passports of Danes and various other Swedes
1. Offline Captain stoner
  
  Captain stoner (Captain Stoner) 23 January 2022 19: 23
  
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  here the EU industry will be covered due to the energy crisis
  
  I don't know about the EU, but judging by the exchange rate, Russia's industry is constantly in a "covered position".
  
  take, without blinking, the passports of Danes and various other Swedes
  
  Unfortunately, the majority of Russians will never succeed in reaching the standard of living of Danes and various other Swedes. And Mayakovsky just got confused (in life) and committed suicide.