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MINSK, 2 November. /TASS/. NATO led by the US increasing its offensive potential at Western borders of the Union state, Russia has to take retaliatory defensive measures, said the Russian defense Minister, army General Sergei Shoigu.
The growth potential of NATO
“On the Western borders of the Union state of the US and other NATO members actively expanding its offensive capabilities, opening new bases and developing military infrastructure. Stop trying to impose their will on other countries through economic and political dictatorship and military force. Is an open information war,” – said Shoigu on Wednesday, speaking at a meeting of the joint Collegium of the defense ministries of Russia and Belarus.
Responses Russia
According to the Minister, these actions undermine strategic stability and force Russia to take appropriate defensive measures, including in the Western strategic direction.