NATO should reassure Russia regarding security

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that NATO should provide security guarantees to Russia while planning the future security of Europe. A few days ago, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that missile deployment, security and other defence issues would be discussed afresh with Russia in the future. Macron’s remarks to NATO following that become noteworthy.

Moreover, before the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin had demanded security guarantees from the United States and NATO along with Ukraine. In this proposal, President Putin demanded that NATO expansion be stopped and that Ukraine be denied NATO membership. But the western alliance, along with Ukraine, rejected this proposal. Russia also mentioned this proposal during the peace talks after the start of the conflict.

For the past few days, the issue of Russia-Ukraine peace talks is once again on the anvil. Against this backdrop, the French President must mention Russia’s security guarantee. We need to think about the future security framework. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that NATO had reached the Russian borders. Putin also pointed out that NATO’s defence deployment is dangerous for Russia. President Macron explained his position that it is necessary to think about this. This issue is part of peace talks and we should also consider the post-Ukraine conflict period. While keeping our allies safe, Russia should also be guaranteed its security.

After the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, NATO rapidly increased deployments in its member states. At the same time, movements have been started to accept Finland and Sweden as members of NATO. NATO has repeatedly stated that it is ready to include Ukraine.

मराठी हिंदी