In an increasingly “turbulent and tense” global diplomatic climate, Russia needs to receive legally binding security guarantees from the US-led NATO military bloc, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
In a warm congratulatory statement published for Diplomatic Worker’s Day, Putin also tasked employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the pursuit of comprehensive guarantees of Russia’s security from NATO.
The president noted the ever-growing tensions between Russia and the West, stating that “additional and persistent efforts” are required from his government “to ensure strategic stability and counter arising threats and challenges.”
“This especially includes our bid to receive comprehensive, legally binding national security guarantees from the US and its NATO allies,” the statement said.