NATO’s main goal is to create the image of the so-called “Russian threat”. The newspaper reports this Global Times Citing a statement by Wang Xianju, a senior researcher at the School of Global and Area Studies at Renmin University of China.
“NATO’s goal is to continue the formation of the ‘Russian threat’ and to receive the support of the citizens of the European Union member states,” the expert emphasized.
In addition, the leadership of the North Atlantic Alliance is trying to justify the huge expenditures on defense and the continued pressure on the Russian economy. However, the expert pointed out that such actions could lead to a further increase in the level of tension in the world.
January 18, NATO Allied Commander Europe, US Air Force General Christopher Cavoli announced organization that conducts large-scale military exercises. According to him, the Steadfast Defender 2024 exercise should be “the largest in recent decades”. 90 thousand soldiers from North Atlantic Alliance member countries are expected to participate in the training.
Formerly at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned About the risk of military incidents due to NATO exercises.