Russia Cuts Diplomatic Ties With NATO

Russia has cut ties with NATO after eight of its diplomats were expelled from the military alliance's mission in Brussels. NATO said the eight Russians working at its mission were intelligence officers - an allegation dismissed by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. For years, the relationship between NATO and Russia has become hostile, but in the past 12 months, tensions have sky-rocketed.

Guests:

Marc Ozawa
Senior Researcher in Russian Affairs at the NATO Defense College

Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti
ISPI Research Fellow Specialising in Russia

George Szamuely
Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute

[beereal]

The talking-heads in this video are hilarious !
The naïve assumption that Russia has to justify it's diplomatic decisions to NATO is just one clue of many that Russia should have done this decades ago.

[arniciaurelian]

Very good. It is time for Russia to be more aggressive against NATO and its plans. NATO broke the obligations that they promised concerning their expansions.

[numerouno]

Couln't agree more with Russia's decission... Bravo Russia..!!!

[kimtan]

Very wise and sensible decision on Russia's part. NATO is fast approaching it's use-by date, and in reality is taking it's marching orders from Washington, to the extent that it's picking a fight with Beijing, even though China has posed no threat to NATO whatsoever !

[AbdulHaq-tvgy]

Crimea was most geostragetic loss to the western nations and the hurt will go on till thy kingdom come.

[adezentje]

Who started bullying the middle-east ? Who started to act like worlds emperor ???

[jamesreddington]

the nato mafia, they could never beat russia,

[jeffreygumz]

Why bother what nato thinks, forget them they are nothing

[-zw]

Nato why are so aggressive...
Russia responded to your aggression first, you can, t continue in the same way again. More and more agression will lead both sides to a dead end

[christopherhenry]

If the NATO alliance is aggressive, to Russian federation then you should buy gas at the highest price, or let Washington give it for.ur loyalty to the alliance..

[kickDustPedestrian]

4:26 Why did US kidnap a Venezuelan? South Americans think differently though.

[jayjones]

I hate when people say after every 4 words lol

[chinabluekurvinus]

Russia the Great nation is a country to be reckon with, a nation not to be underestimated 🧐😀😙😄😁😆😎

[paully]

Historically Crimea was part of Russia.

[donnagjoka]

We have to share the ..who it's NATO!?..and why have the Brussel centers? ..why they are created? And finally I Am with Russia..in cases generally.. Russia it's powerful State ...And have to protect their interests.. NATO it's NOT state ...but transatlantic....which mistakes like to just cooperation... nothing else..thank you

[Zima]

Ukraine is in war with Russia and should Forbid All transitions of Russian gas through its territory. Instead.. Ukraine is begging for more..😉Russian army is in Crimea..where is Ukrainian army??..Or Nato? Ahh, of course...in war with Russia😂😂

[georgemichael]

Let's do some thing about it before it's to late...

[douglaslund]

Why is it always Russia who must change its behavior? NATO has expanded way beyond the boundaries that were promised by the West when USSR agreed to disband. If I were Putin, I would NEVER GIVE UP MY HISTORIC BASE IN CRIMEA. It is critical to Russia’s defense of its People. NFW

[gregparrott]

Would it be possible for the moderator to allow those he questions to complete their answer without interrupting them?

[lga]

The best thing to do, even too late, finally bravo Russia!!