23 May 2007
Russia signed the Partnership for Peace Status of Forces Agreement (commonly referred to as the PfP SOFA) in 2004 and it was ratified by the Russian parliament in May 2007.
The PfP SOFA will greatly facilitate further military-to-military cooperation and other practical cooperation between Russia and NATO member states and other Partner countries. In particular, it will make it easier to deploy forces to participate in joint operations and exercises.
It should also pave the way for Russian logistical support to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. In particular, it will enable a framework agreement on air transport to be developed between NATO and Russia.
