Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov boldly stated that Russia “would never attack any member state of NATO,” but said the alliance’s eastern expansion remains a threat.
Russia’s top diplomat spoke after a meeting with his Finnish counterpart Timo Soini on Monday, commenting on the ongoing annual military drills in the Baltics and Poland. While Russian officials have, more often than not, heightened tensions with statements on NATO, calling NATO allies “targets” for Russia and reiterating Russian nuclear might, Lavrov issued a statement of assurance.
“I am convinced that all serious and honest politicians know perfectly well than Russia will never attack a …read more
Source: Newsweek
