BRUSSELS - NATO's chief said on June 14 the alliance is reinforcing its defenses against Russia from the Baltic to the Black Sea, but is keeping all possible contacts with Moscow open to avoid any unwarranted escalation of tension.
Associated Press: Despite defense buildup, NATO also seeks to assure Russia
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg gives a joint press before a Nato Defense Council meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 14, 2016.