The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that Russia will closely monitor the outcome of the NATO summit in Turkey. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a series of confrontational statements about Russia had preceded the event.
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defense spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland.
Peskov expressed regret that the statements made ahead of the summit were not about constructive engagement and dialogue, but rather of a confrontational nature. He also stated that Russia hopes U.S. efforts to steer the situation onto a peaceful track will ultimately succeed.
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