Putin warns about NATO moving into Asia
Date
6/26/2024 7:24:13 AM
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning on Thursday, expressing concerns over NATO's increasing focus on the Asia-Pacific region, which he described as a significant security threat not only to countries in Asia but also to Russia itself. Putin's remarks came during a press conference in Hanoi following strategic discussions with Vietnamese leaders and his recent treaty signing with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang.
Putin criticized NATO's perceived shift towards establishing a more permanent presence in Asia, characterizing it as a development that poses risks to regional stability. He emphasized Russia's obligation to respond to these geopolitical shifts, signaling potential actions to safeguard its interests and security in the face of what he views as an encroachment by military-political blocs.
During his visit to Vietnam, Putin highlighted mutual interests in promoting a regional security architecture based on principles such as non-aggression and peaceful dispute resolution. He underscored the alignment between Russian and Vietnamese positions on these issues, emphasizing the need to counterbalance selective military alliances in the region.
Putin also asserted Russia's sovereign right to provide arms to its allies, citing perceived Western double standards in military support to Ukraine amid ongoing tensions. He indicated openness to extending military cooperation, potentially including the provision of advanced weaponry to North Korea and other nations, in response to evolving global dynamics and security challenges.
The Russian leader's statements underscored Moscow's strategic outlook and its proactive stance in shaping regional security frameworks amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly in Asia. Putin's remarks signal Russia's readiness to assert its influence and respond assertively to what it perceives as threats to its national interests posed by NATO's expanding footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
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