EU and NATO's 'Russian Threat' Remarks Stir Tensions

The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized comments made by EU and NATO countries regarding a potential 'Russian threat.' Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova indicated that these statements may be preparing the ground for provocations against Moscow and are seemingly used to justify increased military spending by the Western alliances.

Russia has fired back at recent assertions made by the European Union and NATO regarding a purported 'Russian threat.'

Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that such statements might indicate preparatory moves for provocations against Moscow, potentially escalating tensions.

Zakharova argued that these assertions were also intended to justify and possibly bolster the military budgets of NATO and EU member countries, signaling further geopolitical strife.

(With inputs from agencies.)