Kremlin says NATO is 'aggressive bloc'

The Kremlin on Tuesday cast NATO as an "aggressive bloc" that was created for confrontation.

The Western military alliance announced on Monday a massive troop buildup across Europe designed to bolster its defenses.

In a conference call with reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that Russia's campaign in Ukraine, which it calls a "special military operation" was going to plan and would achieve its aims.