The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a threat to both the Nato allies and Russia.

Nato allies have been looking at various missile-defence options for some time. Nato itself is developing protections for our deployed troops.

I know very well that Berlin attaches great importance to NATO and solidarity, in terms of sharing the burden. For this reason, I feel confident that the German government will take the right decision, one that serves both German and NATO interests.

Actually I can't imagine Nato troops on the ground and I think it's also important to send that very clear message to the UN and other organisations right now so that appropriate plans can be in place in due time and the Gaddafi regime can collapse soon.

I'm not concerned about weapons of mass destruction.

Russia is opposed to the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, including nuclear weapons, and in this context we call upon our Iranian friends to abandon the uranium enrichment programme.