(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, JAN 07 - "For weeks Russia has not taken any steps towards de-escalation, the massing of troops" on the Ukrainian border "continues. The risk of a conflict is real".
This was stated by NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, at a press conference after the extraordinary meeting of the Alliance's foreign ministers.
"Next week", with the NATO-Russia Council, "Moscow has the opportunity" to demonstrate "if it is serious about undertaking the path of dialogue and diplomacy".
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