Thursday, May 5, 2016

NATO's New Commander Sparks Criticism From Moscow

United Nations Commander Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti. © Jeon Heon-kyun / Reuters

TASS: Kremlin comments on remarks of new NATO commander in Europe

New commander of NATO’s armed forces in Europe US General Curtis Scaparotti mentioned Russia among NATO’s main security challenges in his first speech at the ceremony of assuming command

MOSCOW, May 5. /TASS/. Russia will safeguard its national interests should there be any threat to them, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said about statements by the newly appointed commander of NATO’s forces in Europe, US General Curtis Scaparotti, who described Russia as one of the new challenges to the alliance’s security.

"Certainly, Russia cannot leave unnoticed any actions that directly or potentially may pose a threat to its national interests. Russia will traditionally protect its interests," Peskov said.

"We’ve said more than once that reviving Russia is not a threat to anyone," he added. "Russia systematically presses for mutually beneficial cooperation with due regard for the interests of all partners and for the joint settlement of conflicts.

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WNU Editor: Saying things like this .... Scaparrotti: NATO should consider what weapons to give Ukraine (AP), or this .... NATO's New Commander: 'Ready To Fight If Deterrence Fails' (RFE) .... are not helpful. Mind you .... the Kremlin has not been helpful either.

More News On NATO's New Commander Sparking Criticism From Moscow

'Resurgent Russia': New hardline NATO Europe commander raises hackles in Moscow -- RT
New NATO Europe Commander Surpasses Predecessor in 'War Hysteria' -- Sputnik
Russian lawmakers skeptical about new NATO commander in Europe -- TASS
New Commander, Old Story: NATO Considers 'Resurgent Russia' a Challenge -- Sputnik
Kremlin Responds to NATO Commander: Russia Not a Threat to Anyone -- Sputnik
How Russia is changing the Pentagon's calculus in Europe -- Anna Mulrine, CSM

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