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Russia is ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO, deputy minister says

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Posted on December 22, 2025

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MOSCOW, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to confirm in a legal agreement that it has no intention of attacking either the European Union or the U.S.-led NATO military alliance, Russian Deputy

Russia Proposes Legal Assurance Against NATO Attacks

MOSCOW, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to confirm in a legal agreement that it has no intention of attacking either the European Union or the U.S.-led NATO military alliance, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday, the state RIA news agency reported.

(Repoerting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia is willing to legally confirm no attack plans on NATO.
  • Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov made the statement.
  • The assurance extends to both NATO and the European Union.
  • The statement was reported by the state RIA news agency.
  • This move aims to ease tensions with Western alliances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance established in 1949 for mutual defense against aggression and to promote democratic values among its member countries.
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Foreign currency refers to the money used in a country other than one's own, which is often exchanged for domestic currency in international transactions.

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