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German minister criticises 'warmongering' Nato exercises
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German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has criticised Nato military exercises in Eastern Europe, accusing the organisation of "warmongering".
Mr Steinmeier said that extensive Nato manoeuvres launched this month were counterproductive to regional security and could enflame tensions with Russia.
He urged the Nato military alliance to replace the exercises with more dialogue and co-operation with Russia.
"Whoever believes that a symbolic tank parade on the alliance's eastern border will bring security, is mistaken.
"We are well-advised to not create pretexts to renew an old confrontation," he said.
The exercises are intended to test Nato's ability to respond to threats, and take place every two years.
But Russia has repeatedly said that Nato troops close to its borders are a threat to its security.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36566422
The only people who DON'T know that NATO is warmongering are those who think that the West's armies comprise very nice people who care about the welfare of Western civilians.