Moscow Decides: Russian Ambassador in Berlin Just Announced Alarming News
Moscow Warns Europe
TL;DR
- European plans to enhance their nuclear shield are viewed as a direct strategic threat by Russia.
- Moscow will incorporate these plans into its military-political considerations.
- France's move towards advanced nuclear deterrence, including potential participation of other European countries in nuclear deterrence exercises, is a key concern.
- Russia believes its adversaries understand the consequences of threatening or using nuclear forces against Russia.
- The strengthening of Europe's nuclear component is seen as a further approach of NATO's military infrastructure and nuclear policy towards Russian borders.
- Russia has previously highlighted increased NATO activity near its western borders, which the alliance describes as deterrence against Russian aggression.
- Moscow views the buildup of NATO forces in Europe as increasing the risk of direct confrontation and upsetting the continent's security balance.