It is a dangerous mission, but NATO cannot afford to fail. Realism demands that there will be more incidents, there will be more casualties, but NATO will stand firm.
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The NATO-Russia council has become an effective forum for ... practical cooperation,
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But equally important is its role as a forum for political dialogue where we can discuss openly, also when we might not entirely agree in the spirit of true partnership and see ever great opportunities for common approaches and common challenges.
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