Large differences NATO and Russia

brussels - Profound disagreements characterize the relationship between NATO and Russia. That said NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday in Brussels after the first NATO-Russia Council in two years. The military alliance explained the political dialogue in June 2014 silent after the Russian annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea.

The talks, which lasted two hours longer than planned, were open and serious, said Stoltenberg.,, Political dialogue is necessary and useful, especially in times of stress. '' He reiterated that there is no,, return to normal relations. '

Stoltenberg pointed to the increase in violations of the cease-fire in eastern Ukraine. Russia's behavior in this area, according to NATO,, destabilizing '. All parties agree that the Minsk agreements, which must be observed will include a file in Ukraine,, urgent '. It is,, an important role 'played by Russia, which provides extensive support under the NATO separatists.

It is crucial to see how military incidents can be avoided, says Stoltenberg. He was referring among other recent Russian maneuvers around a US naval ship and fighter. He called it,, unprofessional and unsafe '.

It is important that NATO and Russia together as agreed warn exercises, continued the NATO chief.,, Those rules must be respected. We do not want a return to confrontation, more communication is really necessary. ''

Minister Bert Koenders of Foreign Affairs called it,, good '' which have again talked NATO and Russia. Stoltenberg expects further meeting of the council, but said no new date has been agreed.