The Kremlin responded to the criticisms of NATO Secretary General in the “saber nuclear weapons” – RBC

Launcher mobile missile complex “Topol-M” at the military parade on Red Square

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A spokesman for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, said that Vladimir Putin’s statement about the 40 new intercontinental ballistic missile that entered service in 2015, not should cause concern. So he reacted to the words of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who accused Russia of “saber nuclear weapons.”

«From the words of President implies that it is not any action that may cause or have someone concern” – quoted Peskov Interfax. According to him, the head of state “quite convincingly sets out the position of Russia in the sphere of strategic security.” Peskov said that the deterrent effect of nuclear weapons “is unlikely someone could challenge».

Stoltenberg, in turn, called such behavior “destabilizing and dangerous.” He added that it is trying to draw the attention of the block, and it’s one of the reasons why NATO enhances combat readiness of the forces.

The concerns expressed after the announcement of Putin and US Secretary of State John Kerry. He said that no one should hear from the leader of zayaleny strong country.

Peskov said on the eve of Putin during a news conference with his Finnish counterpart explained that “Russia is not close to anyone’s borders “. “This is NATO’s military infrastructure closer to Russia’s borders, and actions aimed at changing the strategic balance of forces,” – said Peskov. He added that this fact can not but cause concern in Russia, and all of this compels Moscow to take such measures to ensure their interests, security, and parity.

A spokesman for the president also expressed regret that the West, According to him, he revived Cold War rhetoric. He noted that over the last year there was a “phantom renewal applications during the Cold War – a very unconstructive, which are konfrantatsionny character.” Russia, according to Peskov, a supporter of the constructive and mutually beneficial relations, reports Tass.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, in turn, pointed out that Moscow would not enter into an arms race. “Russia is trying some means to respond to the threat, but no more. We are against the arms race, because it weakens our capacity in the economy “, – he said.

The day before during an international military-technical forum” Army 2015 “, Putin said that the Russian military weapons in 2015 received more than 40 intercontinental ballistic missiles. According to the president, they will be able to overcome all, “even the most technically advanced missile defense system».

Putin also promised that Russia would aim its strike force and means of threatening her territory. The statement was made after a meeting with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö. “We will analyze carefully monitor this, but so far I can not see this, that would make us worry too much. It’s more political signs attitude to Russia “, – the Russian leader said NATO’s actions. He added that Russia was concerned about such strategic things like deployment of the missile defense system.

In recent years, the media have repeatedly appeared information that the United States intends to strengthen its military presence in Europe. In particular, the Associated Press reported on the Obama administration’s plans to place a land-based missiles in Europe or Asia. Media called this measure a response to the alleged violations of the agreement on the elimination of intermediate-range and short-range Nuclear Forces (INF) of 1987 from Russia.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has assured that it would not be premature to respond to such a statement. Defense Ministry while Washington sent a formal request.