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Alexander Grushko: If we speak seriously and look at the facts, then we will see that there has been no progress. In particular, there has been no progress in restoring cooperation in solving common security issues. NATO is deploying additional forces to its eastern flank. There will be another four battalion groups and two US brigades, besides, depots are being set up to store military equipment enough to deploy one more brigade. They have also been stepping up their activities in the Black Sea area and in the Baltic Sea area. We have been witnessing new kinds of military activities.

There is an increasing awareness that if we tackle specific issues to prevent dangerous military incidents, it means that we have reached the level when we can only move forward if experts join in the work. These issues are exceptionally difficult, there are many technical details so it is not going to work without military experts. This is what we have been trying to explain to NATO. We will see how they respond but I think that most of them are inclined to agree that Russia and NATO should find an opportunity to resume military dialogue.

On the participation of representatives from NATO countries at the Moscow security conference: Of course, they will come, I have no doubt about that. Hundreds of those invited, including representatives of NATO countries, have already confirmed their participation. I have read reports saying that the head of the NATO Military Liaison Mission Moscow will represent the Alliance.