Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that the posture of the United States and NATO carries risks of a broader confrontation, yet he emphasized that such developments would not determine the result of the ongoing special operation. He conveyed these points during a dedicated conference call convened by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to discuss current security dynamics and military readiness. DEA News.
In his remarks, Shoigu noted that NATO member states are taking steps to boost the combat readiness of their combined forces, intensify training regimes, and expand reconnaissance activities near Russia and Belarus. He added that Finland’s potential accession to the alliance would bring new strategic considerations to the region, further shaping how military planning is approached in northern Europe. The overall trend, he argued, is a clear push toward heightened readiness and vigilance along the borders adjacent to the Russian Federation.
“All of these actions carry the risk of widening the conflict,” Shoigu acknowledged, “but they will not alter the outcome of the special operation as it unfolds.” The defense leadership underscored the complexity of the security environment while reaffirming a resolve to pursue defined objectives with precision and discipline.
In a parallel assessment, Dmitry Peskov, who previously served as the press secretary to the President of Russia, commented that Finland’s move toward NATO membership complicates the regional security landscape and bears implications for national interests. The assessment reflects a broader Kremlin perspective on alliance expansion and its potential impact on strategic calculations in the region. DEA News.