Russia NATO relations

Russia was among the main opponents of NATO countries and despite this there is a history of collaboration between NATO and Russia which dates way back in 1991.This was when Russia became part of the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. The Russian Federation in 1994 took part in a project titled partnership for peace and in 1997; the founding act of the NATO-Russian council was signed in France. It was to cover issues regarding security, mutual relations and security between NATO and Russia. There was the establishment of a diplomatic mission from Russia to NATO in 1998.

The relations between Russia and NATO continued developing as a result of the establishment of NATO-Russia council in 2002. Russia is however not a member of NATO and is not interested in joining its ranks (Bohm, 2010).However, the Russian ministry of defense carries out joint exercises together with NATO, as well...
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