Russia is showing its willingness to work with those NATO members that cooperate with Moscow on vital geopolitical issues.
The Federal Customs Service of Russia has given the German military approval to transport weapons and other military equipment and goods by train through Russia to German units in Afghanistan, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Nov. 20. That same day, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev signed a decree giving Spain permission to send troops and supplies through Russian territory to support the Spanish presence in Afghanistan.