61.   Russia has opposed an expansion that would include the former Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuanian, saying it would increase tensions.

62.   Russia has sternly opposed NATO expansion toward its borders by incorporating the nations of the former Soviet bloc.

63.   Russia has signed a security pact with NATO but still opposes expansion into formerly communist Eastern Europe.

64.   Russia opposes its expansion eastward toward its border but this week aligned itself partly with NATO through the Partnership for Peace program.

65.   Russia opposes NATO expansion, and is particularly worried about developing new military installations on the territory of new members.

66.   Russia opposes NATO expansion, but has agreed to negotiate with the alliance on a framework to guide their future relations.

67.   Russia opposes NATO expansion, while Czechs and other former Soviet satellites fear being left in a security vacuum between Russia and the West.

68.   Russia opposes NATO expansion.

69.   Russia opposes any expansion of NATO eastwards.

70.   Russia opposes NATO expansion because it sees it as a threat to its western borders.