NATO-Russia Founding Act

The NATO-Russia Founding Act, signed in 1997, established a framework for cooperation between NATO and Russia after the Cold War. It aimed to build mutual trust and enhance security through dialogue, transparency, and shared interests. Both sides pledged to avoid military confrontation and to respect each other’s sovereignty. The Act was meant to promote stability in Europe and encourage dialogue on security issues, but over the years, relations have become strained due to differing political agendas, particularly following events like the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014.