Blanar stressed the importance of diplomacy, calling for a return to “respect for international law” and suggesting that the West should find a way to engage with Moscow, “and perhaps even forgive everything that has happened.” Russian officials have condemned the US-led bloc’s decision last week for member states to raise military budgets to 5% of GDP, presented as a way to deter the alleged “long-term threat posed by Russia to Euro-Atlantic security.” The Kremlin has repeatedly said it has no intention of attacking any NATO member state, dismissing such claims as “nonsense” and scare tactics used by Western officials to justify more money for defense.
Author: RT
Published at: 2025-06-30 20:55:24
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