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Putin warns of NATO's expanding military presence near Russia's borders

16 December 2024 16:20

Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing NATO military presence near Russia’s borders, citing the increasing number of US troops stationed in Europe as a prime example.

“NATO member states are raising their military spending, and strike groups are being formed and consolidated near Russian borders,” Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

The Russian leader also stated that the number of US military personnel in Europe has already surpassed 100,000.

He noted that NATO's ambitions have long exceeded the historical responsibility zone of the alliance. 

“Beyond the so-called eastern flank, NATO is increasing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. At the instigation of the US, new military-political alliances that undermine the security architecture built over decades are being formed,” he stated. 

Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that NATO will continue bolstering its military presence along the borders of the Russian Federation while expanding arms production and procurement to support Ukraine and replenish its own stockpiles. 

"We will rapidly increase military production to provide Ukraine with weapons and stock our own warehouses," he stated.

Rutte emphasised that the alliance will "continue strengthening its presence on the eastern flank" and prioritise the acquisition of new weaponry, particularly air defence systems, artillery, and fifth-generation fighter jets. 

He stressed that supporting Ukraine remains a top priority for the alliance. NATO would bolster its collective defence capabilities. 

"Strengthening and supporting Ukraine is our priority. We must do our best to ensure Ukraine's place in NATO in the future," Rutte added.

By Naila Huseynova

Caliber.Az
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