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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The expansion of NATO poses an existential threat to Moscow, and guarantees are needed that Russia will not be attacked and any hostile actions will cease, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Medvedev's statements are part of Russia's ongoing efforts to ensure its strategic security in the face of NATO expansion. In a broader context, this persistent tension between Russia and the West reflects an increasing focus on strategic security and national sovereignty, leading to a strain in international relations and escalating military competition.
