US EditionPutin says NATO’s increased defence spending poses no 'threat' to Russia
RUSSIA, JUN 19 – Putin dismisses NATO's $1.4 trillion defense spending as ineffective against Russia's self-sufficient military, asserting no threat despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- On June 19, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that NATO's increased defence spending posed no threat to Russia during a press conference in Saint Petersburg.
- Putin reiterated Russia's military offensive launched in February 2022 and framed the conflict as a wider confrontation with the US-led NATO, which has supported Ukraine militarily.
- He claimed Russian forces did not target civilian sites despite widespread destruction of apartments, schools, and hospitals in Ukraine and said Russian troops were advancing along the entire frontline.
- Putin stated that NATO's efforts to upgrade its military capabilities do not pose a danger to Russia, emphasizing that the country can independently guarantee its security. He also expressed willingness to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, but only during the concluding stage of the negotiation process.
- The statements indicate that Moscow plans to persist with its military offensive while maintaining strict conditions, even as peace negotiations remain deadlocked and NATO prepares for a summit aimed at raising military expenditure to five percent of member countries' GDP.
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NATO member states are investing heavily in defense. Something Russian President Vladimir Putin does not see as a threat. But he says it could pose “specific” challenges, reports the Moscow Times.
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that NATO's rearmament was not a "threat" to Russia, because his country, according to him, has the "defensive capabilities" to deal with it, after more than three years of conflict in Ukraine that militarized the Russian state.
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, 19 June, that NATO's rearmament was not a "threat" to Russia, because his country, according to him, has the "defense capabilities" to deal with it.
Putin Shrugs Off NATO Spending Plans, Says Russia’s Advance in Ukraine ‘Will Continue’
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that NATO's push to boost defense spending does not pose a "threat" to Russia, days before the alliance was expected to approve a plan to expand its military capabilities across Europe.
We have the necessary capabilities to confront NATO, stressed the Russian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in St. Petersburg that he sees no threat in NATO's increased military spending. He also said he was ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only in the final stages of talks.
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