NATO: Russia Talks Reaching 'Maturity', THE MOSCOW TIMES

From: The Moscow Times (Russia) | Date: February 26, 2002| Author: Gregory Feifer | Copyright information


The Moscow Times (Russia)

02-26-2002

NATO said Monday that talks with Russia on forming a closer relationship
have reached a final stage, but the alliance denied reports that Moscow
would be offered a place on its political decision-making body.
"We've reached a fairly mature point," NATO spokesman Robert Pszczel
said of talks with Russia. "But consultations and negotiations are still
going on."
As NATO pushes to adapt to changing global poli...

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