European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 26, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday May 26, 1994 the stars and stripes Page 5russia urges Brussels Belgium apr Russia on wednesday proposed expanded relations with nato to Deal with Post cold War Security problems and Allied ministers said they Welcome further lies. A Russia is ready to implement a wholehearted strategic partnership with nato a defense minister Pavel Grachev said in a speech during his second Day of talks at nato Headquarters. Grachev called for a a consultation mechanism Between Russia and nato that would Deal with european and global Security issues. Such a system he said would function a on a regular and emergency defense Secretary William Perry said Washington and Moscow have consulted on nuclear and other Security issues in recent years. A i do see them As reasonable issues for discussion with other nato members but that is for them to decide a he told a news conference. . Official speaking on condition of anonymity said the Only concern among the allies was if Moscow were to insist on enshrining these Consulta. Tons in some sort of formal document. The russian general a visit was designed to gain recognition from nato for Moscow a special status As a nuclear superpower before it joins the alliances part Norship for peace program. A partnership for peace is not a comprehensive answer to the realities of the Post cold War world Grachev said. A it is just a first he said Moscow needs an expanded relationship with the 16-nation North Atlantic treaty organization that is a adequate to its weight As a nuclear Power. Grachev also chided nato suggesting it considered itself As the key Post cold War Security organization and viewed Russia As an enemy. Despite such criticism nato defense ministers were upbeat about their two Days of talks with the rus Siam they saw no obstacles that would stand in the Way of Moscow a enrolling in the partnership the military cooperation program for former Warsaw pact foes. Nato ministers expressed Delight at the relaxed and Friendly atmosphere during their meeting with Grachev. A a a a a. A. A a. A. / British defense Secretary Malcolm Rifkind said a what we arc anxious to do is work closely with Russia which is a great Power which is a nuclear superpower which is crucial to the Well being of Rifkind said Good will on both sides allows him to be a very optimistic that Good Progress will be made in forging closer ties. Quot Spanish defense minister Julian Garcia Vargas said Russia Quot declared clearly it would join the program whatever Grachev offered no timetable for signing up but nato officials said there were indications Russia would do so before from Page 1 during the Vietnam War and organized anti War demonstrations in Europe. Clinton opened his remarks by following a Long standing tradition of granting amnesty to midshipmen for rules infractions. Clinton stressed however that his reprieve covered Only minor conduct offences a not the cheating scandal that rocked the Academy leading to the expulsion of 24 midshipmen. Referring to the cheating episode and the Tait Hook scandal of sexual harassment Clinton said a these Are troubling events to be sure because our military rests on Honor and yet he said a you have my Confidence. 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