Invitation to Balkan country bombed by Nato 17 years ago is likely to inflame tensions between Russia and the westNato will take its latest major step towards enlargement and further increase tension with Russia – when foreign ministers are expected to issue a formal invitation to Montenegro to join the alliance.
Moscow has repeatedly referred to Nato expansion as a provocation”, and western officials believe it has fuelled anti-government protests in Montenegro in an attempt to derail the country’s membership tender. But its parliament has voted to join Nato and the government in Podgorica has carried out reforms of its armed forces and defence ministry to enhance its eligibility.
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Source: theguardian.com