The Foreign Ministry called the condition of the normalization of relations with NATO

If NATO does not give up the confrontation, there can be no return to the normal relations of the alliance with Moscow, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
“Today it’s obvious to us that if we return to the Russia-NATO relationship, there can be no restoration of normality, unless NATO refuses the current line of confrontation,” Grushko said in an expert discussion. “The future of NATO: sources of uncertainty and possible scenarios development. "

Moscow has repeatedly stated in connection with the increased activity of the NATO countries at its borders that it does not pose a threat to anyone, but will not disregard actions potentially dangerous to its interests.
NATO-Russia Council to be held October 31
The Permanent Representation of the Russian Federation to NATO confirmed the holding of a regular meeting of the NRC on October 31, at which topical European security issues will be discussed.
Earlier, NATO announced the holding of the NRC at ambassadorial level on October 31.

"We confirm that on October 31 a meeting of the Russia-NATO Council will take place, during which it is planned to discuss military security problems, prevent dangerous incidents in the interests of de-escalating military-political tensions, as well as other relevant European security issues," the brief in RIA News.