Milan, 17 Dec. (LaPresse) – Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has stated that there is evidence that NATO is preparing for a military confrontation with Russia and that the Alliance's plans are to achieve readiness for such action by 2030. This was reported by the Russian news agency Interfax. "NATO is preparing for a military confrontation with Russia. The alliance's plans are to achieve readiness for such actions by 2030. NATO officials have stated this openly and repeatedly,‘ Belousov said at a meeting of the Defence Ministry Council, adding that this is indicated by a number of factors. ’The North Atlantic Alliance continues to strengthen its coalition forces. Active preparations are underway for the deployment of medium-range missiles. The inventory of nuclear ammunition has been updated. Air and missile defences are being modernised. The mobilisation deployment system is being modified. The speed of deployment of Alliance troops on the eastern flank is increasing," the minister said.
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