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Dmitry Peskov told reporters in the Kremlin to take part on the development of NATO infrastructure in the former Soviet republics and on its participation in Alliance partnership programs. The closest allies of the Russian Federation, Armenia and Kazakhstan are particularly involved in such programs.
“Participation in partner programs is one thing and integration into the Alliance's infrastructure is another. These are different things, “said Peskov.
He recalled that with most CIS countries, Moscow is bound by Allied commitments under the CSTO. And on this platform” these substances “(ie participation in partnership programs with NATO – Peskov emphasized that Russia's stance on Allied participation in Alliance programs depends on the specific program, “depth and nature of participation.”
“We have to discuss every single program. It is not possible to draw general conclusions here,” a Kremlin spokesman said. CIS countries.