‘No threat’ of Russia attacking NATO – Germany — RT World News

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said there is currently no threat of Russia attacking NATO or any of the US-led military bloc's partners.

Pistorius explained, in an interview with the popular newspaper Bild on Friday, that the Russian army is now fully occupied with the conflict in Ukraine.

He added: “At the present time, I do not see any danger of a Russian attack on NATO territory or on any NATO partner country.” he added.

However, the minister stressed that this was just that “glimpse” For the current situation there is no way to know how things will turn out in the future.

Pistorius warned against underestimating the alleged risks related to Russia, saying NATO needed to rely on it “The principle of deterrence as we know it since the time of the Cold War.” During that period, things were between the West and Moscow “It is much more predictable than the situation we are in today.” he argued.

We have emerged from 30 years of peace… from which we have all benefited. “And now the journey is going in the other direction.” The minister said. NATO and Germany must “Really pick up the pace” He stressed that this will enable us to face emerging challenges.

Germany gave to Ukraine “Too many systems” Which Berlin has needed for itself since the outbreak of fighting between Moscow and Kiev in February 2022, but “We'll get them back” Pistorius pledged.

Earlier this week, the bloc's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, commenting on the possibility of a direct conflict between NATO and Russia, said: He added: “We do not see any direct or imminent threat against any NATO ally.” He stressed, however, that NATO “Watch closely what Russia is doing.” And he increased it “Vigilance and presence in the eastern part of the coalition” So that we can counter any moves by Moscow.

Pistorius told broadcaster ZDF on Monday that Germany must be prepared to respond to any possible Russian attack. In order to be able to resist aggression “You don't know if and when it's going to happen, it means you have to arm yourself – and that's what we are currently doing with NATO allies.” It is to explain.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday denied Pistorius' speculation about a possible conflict between Russia and NATO, saying that because of the internal problems facing the European Union, its politicians… “We now need to somehow mobilize public opinion, artificially incite it, by inventing an external enemy.”

Speaking at UN headquarters in New York the next day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed this “No one wants a big war” Especially Moscow. “We have lived through 'big wars' many times in our history.” he added.

President Vladimir Putin refused last month “Complete nonsense” Claims that Russia could attack NATO. Moscow has “No geopolitical, economic, or military interest.” He indicated in doing so. He added that Russia, on the contrary, is interested in developing relations with the bloc.