Russia warns of accumulation of NATO troops in Baltic states

Russia has warned against further strengthening NATO’s presence in the Baltic states, according to Spiegel.

“The accumulation of NATO troops and infrastructure right on our borders and the plans to continue their development are a real challenge and lead to a significant escalation of the conflict in the Baltic,” said Sergei Belyaev, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Director of European Affairs.

An “overdone” Russian threat serves as a pretext. The Baltic states “obeyed” all US directives and hid behind their imaginary “first-line regime”, Belyaev said. has never threatened the alliance and does not threaten it. “German troops are also stationed in Lithuania.

Belyaev also warned again about Sweden and Finland joining NATO.

“This would have” serious military and political consequences that would force us to reconsider the full range of relations with these states and retaliate, “the diplomat said. He did not give details. Belyaev said the two countries’ neutrality is an important factor in ensuring security in Europe.

Source: Capital

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