Moscow: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has expressed concerns over the upcoming NATO exercises near the Russian border, stating that they heighten the risks of military incidents. According to reports from local media on Wednesday, NATO exercises are set to commence on Friday in Finland, close to the Russian-Finnish border, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
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Zakharova, quoted by Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency, remarked, “The alliance continues the practical military development of a once neutral state, an authoritative participant in discussions on strengthening stability and security.”
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She further highlighted that the Russian government closely monitors “the aggressive actions of the collective West,” emphasizing Russia’s readiness to undertake “all necessary political and military-technical measures” to safeguard its national defense capabilities.
