Nato seeks more Russian help in Afghanistan
Nato also wants Moscow to give more development aid to the struggling Afghan government, besides weapons
Brussels: Nato officials want Russia to provide more weapons and other military assistance to the escalating war effort in Afghanistan.
Nato also wants Moscow to give more development aid to the struggling Afghan government.
Alliance spokesman James Appathurai says there is "definitely scope for more" cooperation with Russia in the war effort.
Nato chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen is visiting Moscow next week. The new secretary-general has called for a strategic partnership with Russia.
Russia has been allowing Nato to ship military supplies across its territory for operations in Afghanistan.
The Russians also have trained thousands of Afghan anti-narcotics police officers.
Kremlin officials have suggested further cooperation is likely, but have ruled out sending any troops.
