NATO Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia - Lavrov

Russia sees NATO activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, as alliance members boost their presence in the region in the wake of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Aug 31 - Russia sees NATO activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an article published on Monday, as the alliance members boost their presence in the region in the wake of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Western official said the threats were part of the Russian playbook and expressed scepticism that Vladimir Putin is preparing for a conventional attack on a Nato country

Senior figures in Moscow have recently accused Ukraine’s allies, including the UK, of ‘playing with fire’.

Senior figures in Moscow have recently accused Ukraine’s allies, including the UK, of ‘playing with fire’.

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