Russia is, will remain major threat to NATO for decades — Lithuanian Foreign Minister

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During the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, Kęstutis Budrys stressed the importance of boosting the Alliance’s military strength and political will to counter the main threat—Russia—which requires an increase in all available resources.

“Russia is and will remain the most significant threat to the Alliance for decades to come,” he wrote.

The minister also noted that in order to counter Russia, NATO member countries need “strong NATO muscles,” and in order to build them, strong political will is required.

The Foreign Minister also stated that there is a need to increase the amount of weaponry and training exercises, and he did not exclude the nuclear aspect in deterring the Russian threat.

“As a deterrent we need more capabilities, more force sourcing, more exercises, including those involving nuclear component,” he said.

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