INTERNATIONAL — April 4, 2026
Russian Foreign Ministry Describes NATO as 'Tool to Serve Interests of Wealthy Western Countries' on 77th Anniversary
Russia's Foreign Ministry marked NATO's 77th anniversary by calling it a "tool to serve the interests of wealthy Western countries" and citing "disastrous" consequences from its actions in Afghanistan and other nations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
MOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry, marking the 77th anniversary of NATO's establishment, described the alliance as a "tool to serve the interests of wealthy Western countries."
The ministry stated that NATO's actions have had "disastrous" consequences in countries including Afghanistan. It criticized the alliance's "military adventures" in Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine as sources of instability, chaos, civilian casualties, and devastation.
The statement was posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's Telegram channel and reported by TASS. NATO was founded in 1949 as a major military alliance whose members claim it ensures collective security.
The remarks coincide with the alliance's anniversary, highlighting ongoing tensions between Russia and NATO amid criticisms of the bloc's past interventions.
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