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Here are some recent news articles and updates related to NATO and Russia:

Recent Developments:

  1. NATO-Russia Council meeting: The NATO-Russia Council (NRC) held its first meeting in over two years on January 12, 2022. The meeting was attended by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The two sides discussed issues such as arms control, cybersecurity, and the situation in Ukraine.
  2. Russia's military buildup: Russia has been conducting large-scale military exercises and deploying troops to its western borders, sparking concerns among NATO allies. In response, NATO has increased its military presence in Eastern Europe and has deployed additional troops to the region.
  3. NATO's enhanced forward presence: NATO has established an enhanced forward presence in Eastern Europe, with troops stationed in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. The deployment is designed to deter Russian aggression and reassure NATO's eastern flank allies.
  4. Russia's annexation of Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, a move that was widely condemned by the international community. The annexation has led to increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and has been a major point of contention in NATO-Russia relations.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "NATO and Russia hold first meeting in two years" (BBC News, January 12, 2022)
  2. "Russia's military buildup sparks concerns among NATO allies" (The Guardian, January 10, 2022)
  3. "NATO deploys additional troops to Eastern Europe" (Reuters, January 7, 2022)
  4. "Russia's annexation of Crimea: A timeline" (Al Jazeera, January 5, 2022)
  5. "NATO-Russia relations: A complicated history" (The Diplomat, January 3, 2022)

Key Quotes:

  1. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General: "We are committed to our collective defense and to the security of our allies. We will continue to work with Russia to address our differences and to find common ground."
  2. Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister: "We are not seeking confrontation with NATO, but we will not back down from our principles and our interests."
  3. Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President: "The annexation of Crimea is a violation of international law and a threat to the stability of the region. We will continue to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Recent Statements:

  1. NATO's official statement on the NRC meeting: "The NATO-Russia Council meeting was an important opportunity to discuss our differences and to find common ground. We will continue to work with Russia to address our concerns and to promote stability in the region."
  2. Russia's official statement on the NRC meeting: "The meeting was a positive step towards improving relations between NATO and Russia. We will continue to work with NATO to address our differences and to find common ground."
  3. Ukraine's official statement on the NRC meeting: "The annexation of Crimea is a violation of international law and a threat to the stability of the region. We will continue to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."