The international military exercise Thunder Fortress 2025 in Lithuania is directed against Russia, but Moscow will take measures that will nullify all NATO efforts.
This was stated by Lavrov's deputy at the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexander Grushko.
„The exercise is directed against us. Measures are already being taken, they have been announced, two military districts are being recreated, a tank corps is being created in Karelia. Other measures will be taken that we consider necessary to render meaningless all these attempts to direct force at Russia“, Grushko emphasized.
According to him, all NATO exercises are connected with one idea - deterring Russia and preparing the alliance for a military conflict.
"We understand all this perfectly well. The military is closely monitoring this. And in any case, the interests of our security and defense capabilities will be guaranteed," the high-ranking diplomat noted.
The international military exercises Thunder Fortress 2025 will be held in Lithuania from May 13 to 27. About 8,000 servicemen will participate in them.