Russia has said that NATO has returned to Cold War thinking, reports "Reuters". This week the Alliance celebrates its 75th anniversary.
"Today, in relations with Russia, the bloc has returned to the Cold War settings," said the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
In her words, NATO has no place in the "multipolar world" that Moscow claims it is seeking to build to end US dominance. Nevertheless, the Alliance remains the focus of Russian attention.
President Vladimir Putin launched his "special military operation" in Ukraine in 2022 to prevent NATO from expanding its presence near Russia. However, the war served to stimulate the Alliance, which expanded to 32 member countries through the admission of Finland and Sweden.
NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels today to discuss proposals that would give the alliance a more direct role in coordinating the supply of arms, ammunition and equipment to Ukraine.
Western governments say they are helping Ukraine fight for its survival in the face of Russia's invasion.
Zakharova pointed out that the history of NATO is "full of aggressive adventures that brought wars and destruction to many nations", and its anniversary is not a reason to celebrate.