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"NATO is not a threat to Russia. And NATO will never invade Russia. Nor do we consider Russia a threat to NATO," Rasmussen told an audience in Warsaw on the 11th anniversary of Poland"s admission to the defense alliance. "That is why Russia"s new military doctrine does not reflect the real world."

He said he would continue to work for a strong, trustful NATO-Russia relationship.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government supports NATO efforts to improve relations with Russia, but still expects solidarity and security from NATO.

"Central Europe wants NATO to develop relations with Russia as a partner pragmatically and with full respect to the legitimate security concerns of both sides," Sikorski said.

Rasmussen said in December NATO was ready to discuss Russian President Dmitry Medvedev"s ideas, but there was no need for a new security treaty, which was officially presented in November.

The NATO chief said there are enough documents

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