NATO is preparing for a possible conflict with Russia

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, citing “Tas” news agency, a coalition official North Atlantic revealed to AFP on the condition of anonymity that more than 300,000 NATO military forces are currently on high combat readiness. “The NATO standby target of 300,000 troops has easily been exceeded, and the number of forces that the Allies have considered for possible military tasks has significantly exceeded 300,000 [military personnel].”

France Press, based on this information, noted: The state of high readiness means that the commanders of the coalition will be able to deploy these forces within a month in any place that is needed.  It was recalled that the increase in the number of forces ready for a quick reaction is part of NATO’s plans to prevent a possible Russian attack. At the same time, this NATO official added that the alliance lacks key equipment, including air defense systems and long-range missiles. is facing “There are gaps in military capability,” he said. There are weapons that we, as an alliance, do not have enough of at the moment.”

In this regard, Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, also announced on Thursday that NATO is ready for a possible military conflict with Russia is ready.  He said in a press conference: “In fact, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been preparing for a possible military conflict with Russia for a long time.” It did not and does not have an offensive against this military-political bloc, he added: However, NATO has made such a decision regarding Russia and is preparing for this purpose. 

Bild newspaper reported in early June that German officials have prepared a defense plan in the event of a military conflict with Russia. According to it, citizens should prepare specific items needed to preserve their lives and safety, because Germany will not be able to meet the needs of all those in need. The basements of buildings and subway stations will be used as shelters against possible bombings. NATO forces will be deployed across Germany on the eastern flank of the coalition.

At the same time, Alice Weidel, co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, warned that the ruling coalition in Germany is involved in the conflict in Ukraine. There have been provocations that increase the risk of World War III.

In late May, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that NATO countries have entered a new round of escalation in recent weeks. According to him, they They deliberately intend to continue to confront Russia, although these provocations will harm the interests of countries that have taken the path of escalation.

Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin in late March He emphasized that this country does not intend to fight with NATO and it is absurd to create such concerns. According to him, these are NATO member countries that have approached Russia’s borders, and Russia has not moved towards the borders of bloc countries.

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