Russia does not want a conflict with NATO, but may be forced to take action to guarantee its safety in consequence to the increasingly "militaristic" rhetoric of the block, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Pieskov.
Psakkov commented on the statements of German defence minister Boris Pistorius, who said in an interview with ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’That Russia may attack a NATO member "Already in 2028"And even next year.
Pistorius utilized this message to exert force on Germany to accelerate militarisation and modernisation of the armed forces.
"This militaristic rhetoric is increasingly heard in European capitals" – told the journalists on Monday, stressing that ‘such statements do not improve the situation’ And they only escalate the tension.
"Russia does not advocate any confrontation with NATO.
However, it must take action to guarantee our safety and interests if it is forced to do so" He stressed.
Western officials, including Pistorius, have long utilized the threat of allegedly imminent Russian aggression to justify an increase in military spending, specified as the Brussels ReArm Europe plan worth €800 billion and the commitment of NATO associate States to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP.
Moscow rejects these claims as ‘nonsens’.
Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zacharowa besides referred to Pistorius's interview and stated that “It leaves no uncertainty who the aggressor is”, Given his desire to increase Germany's military potential.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrow warned earlier that Germany shows ‘clear signs of re-nazification’.
Moscow expressed concern about NATO's expanding activity along the western borders of Russia:
The block expanded its presence in east Europe and conducts frequent exercises, calling it deterrence.
The Kremlin assures us that Russia is not a threat to anyone, but will not ignore actions that it considers dangerous to its safety.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/russia/627891-russia-nato-pistorius-peskov/
