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Putin says NATO’s increased defence spending poses no 'threat' to Russia
- On June 19, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia holds a strategic advantage in Ukraine and dismissed targeting civilians.
- This statement followed Russia's full-scale offensive launched in February 2022 and ongoing intensified strikes amid stalled peace talks.
- Putin said he is ready to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy only in the final negotiation phase and offered to mediate Israel-Iran tensions.
- He emphasized that NATO’s increasing defense expenditures do not pose a danger to Russia, as the country is capable of maintaining its own security while continuing to update its military forces to address potential threats.
- Putin's remarks signal continued Russian military pressure and hardline peace demands, while Kyiv accuses Moscow of sabotaging peace efforts to prolong conflict.
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Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that NATO's rearmament was not a "threat" to Russia, because his country, according to him, has the "defensive capabilities" to deal with it, after more than three years of conflict in Ukraine that militarized the Russian state.
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, 19 June, that NATO's rearmament was not a "threat" to Russia, because his country, according to him, has the "defense capabilities" to deal with it.
Putin Shrugs Off NATO Spending Plans, Says Russia’s Advance in Ukraine ‘Will Continue’
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that NATO's push to boost defense spending does not pose a "threat" to Russia, days before the alliance was expected to approve a plan to expand its military capabilities across Europe.
We have the necessary capabilities to confront NATO, stressed the Russian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in St. Petersburg that he sees no threat in NATO's increased military spending. He also said he was ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only in the final stages of talks.
Putin dismisses Nato buildup as no threat to Russia, vows more gains in Ukraine
MOSCOW, June 19 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that Nato’s push to ramp up defence spending was not a “threat” to Russia, days before the alliance was set to sign-off on a plan to boost its military capacity across Europe. In a late-night press conference, the Russian leader also said his troops would not stop pushing forward in Ukraine and sought to undermine his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. The Western military alli…
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