MOSCOW, Russia: An outspoken deputy prime minister in charge of Russia’s defence sector has dismissed Western concerns over Moscow’s increased assertiveness in the Arctic by saying that “tanks don’t need visas.”
Dmitry Rogozin, who oversees the defence industry, is known for his hawkish remarks and enjoys rattling Western officials.
“I’ve always joked about it … so what if they won’t give us visas, put us on sanctions list … tanks don’t need visas,” Rogozin said on state TV late Sunday, after the host asked him whether Europe and the United States are concerned about Russia’s presence in the Arctic.
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Source: theSun
