The President called “unhealthy” speculation about the threat of Russia to NATO countries – RBC

Russian President Vladimir Putin

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In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera Russian head of state stressed that” only the unhealthy people and the dream can not imagine that Russia suddenly attack NATO. ” “Supporting this idea is meaningless under it there is no reason,” – Putin said.

The Russian president suggested that fears of speculation against Moscow explains the attempts of some States to play the role of front-line countries, which need further help in economic or financial plan.

Putin also suggested that the United States does not want to rapprochement between Russia and Europe. Hence, the so-called Russian threat, which can be intimidating. “All of a sudden crisis in Ukraine. Russia had to respond. Maybe it’s specially made, I do not know “- said the president.

The head of state said that all Russia’s actions – a response to threats that arise in her address. “Or someone expect that we will unilaterally disarm” – wondered Putin.

In an interview with the Russian president also listed the foreign policy actions of Russia and the United States during his presidency. It was about the promotion of NATO to Russia’s borders, maintaining US military bases around the world, the presence of submarines off the coast of Norway, where the missile flight time to Moscow is only 17 minutes. He emphasized that the United States after the Cold War did not stop the flights of strategic aviation in remote areas, and decided to unilaterally withdraw from the ABM Treaty.

At the same time Putin noted that Russia and The US continues to work on a number of issues. It is a dialogue on arms control, Iran’s nuclear program, as well as the fight against terrorism.