NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains open to genuine discussion with Russia. Stoltenberg stated during a press conference following an unusual meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers on Friday said the discussion focused on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine and the implications for European security, according to Xinhua news agency. He stated that Russia's efforts in Europe "seriously threaten the security order." "NATO's dual-track policy to Russia remains unchanged: robust deterrence and defense mixed with constructive discussion." Stoltenberg praised Russia's willingness to "sit down and negotiate." NATO allies will meet with Russia in the NATO-Russia Council next week. On Monday, the United States and Russia will meet in Geneva. "The series of meetings scheduled for next week are an opportunity for Russia to show that it is committed to discussion and diplomacy. We're always willing to hear Russian concerns. NATO would also make every effort to find a political solution "he stated NATO, according to Stoltenberg, will engage Russia in discussion "in good faith and on substance," as well as "be prepared for the risk that diplomacy will fail." Ministers, he said, emphasized that "further action against Ukraine will have serious consequences." When asked about the situation in Kazakhstan, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed concern about the crisis and stated he was actively monitoring it. "We demand an end to the violence and that the right to peaceful protest be recognized," he stated.