NATO Defense Spending Increase Won't Significantly Affect Russia's Security, Lavrov Says
Moscow's foreign minister believes the NATO decision to raise defense spending will not have a significant impact on Russia's security.
NATO's recent agreement to increase its collective defense spending goal to 5 percent of gross domestic product over the next decade has been met with a level-headed response from Moscow.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that he does not believe this move by NATO will significantly affect Russia's security.The decision, made by NATO allies on Wednesday, aims to address what they perceive as long-term threats posed by Russia and the need to bolster both civil and military resilience.
However, Lavrov asserted at a press conference that Russia is aware of its strategic goals and does not believe this increased spending will have a substantial impact on Russian security.According to Lavrov, Russia's intentions are transparent and in line with international law and the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
The Kremlin has accused NATO of portraying Russia as an aggressive threat to justify its 'rampant militarization.' Russia also claims that it does not intend to attack any NATO member state, despite spending over 40 percent of this year's budget on defense and security.The backdrop for NATO's decision includes pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has urged European members to increase their contributions.
Additionally, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has heightened concerns among European nations about Russia's growing military presence and its potential threat to their security.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that he does not believe this move by NATO will significantly affect Russia's security.The decision, made by NATO allies on Wednesday, aims to address what they perceive as long-term threats posed by Russia and the need to bolster both civil and military resilience.
However, Lavrov asserted at a press conference that Russia is aware of its strategic goals and does not believe this increased spending will have a substantial impact on Russian security.According to Lavrov, Russia's intentions are transparent and in line with international law and the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
The Kremlin has accused NATO of portraying Russia as an aggressive threat to justify its 'rampant militarization.' Russia also claims that it does not intend to attack any NATO member state, despite spending over 40 percent of this year's budget on defense and security.The backdrop for NATO's decision includes pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has urged European members to increase their contributions.
Additionally, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has heightened concerns among European nations about Russia's growing military presence and its potential threat to their security.
