The Russian Foreign Ministry states that Russia has no plans to attack NATO territory, reports RIA Novosti, as quoted by Focus.
"Earlier, the media reported the start of construction on a Lithuanian military base that will house 4,000 Bundeswehr soldiers by the end of 2027," recalls the Russian agency.
"Germany characterizes the deployment of its troops in Lithuania as a "historic decision", the Russian Foreign Ministry said, adding that the first servicemen arrived in April this year, and in 2025 it is planned to announce the official " activation" of the German brigade."
"It is assumed that she will take the "first strike" of Russian troops in case they invade the Baltic country," stated in the message. Senior German military officials believe Russia "may attack" NATO territory in the next 5-7 years," say the Russian department.
"For our part, we note again that our country has no such plans," indicated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
"In the West, ideas about a direct armed conflict between the alliance and Russia are being heard more and more often. However, the Kremlin noted that the Russian Federation does not pose a threat to anyone, but will not ignore actions potentially dangerous to its interests. In addition, in recent years, the Russian Federation has seen unprecedented NATO activity near its western borders. The alliance expands its initiatives and calls them "deterring Russian aggression."
"Moscow has repeatedly expressed concern about the increase in the alliance's forces in Europe. The Russian Foreign Ministry says that Russia remains open to dialogue with NATO, but on an equal footing, while the West must abandon its policy of militarization on the continent," is specified in the message.