With Finland’s accession to NATO, another move came from Russia to increase tensions. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that they have started training Belarusian soldiers on the use of systems equipped with nuclear missiles.
During a meeting with military officials, Shoigu made statements about the Russia-Ukraine War and the actions of the West.
Stating that the Russian army continues to fight in Ukraine, Shoigu said, “Conflicts are developing systematically in the regions of the cities of Artyomovsk, Avdiyivka, and in the directions of Limansk and Kupyansk. We are carrying out attacks with high-precision weapons against the military facilities of Ukraine. As a result of the attacks, some weapon production and ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces fuel supply blocked.” used the phrase.
Pointing out that the US and its allies continue to ship weapons to Ukraine, Shoigu noted that this year, more than 200 tanks and more than 400 armored vehicles are planned to be delivered to Ukraine.
Underlining that NATO has strengthened its position against Russia, Shoigu said, “NATO is taking steps to strengthen the United Armed Forces, intensifying its military training and reconnaissance activities near the Russian and Belarusian borders. Finland will join NATO as soon as possible. Of course, All this increases the risks associated with the escalation of conflicts.” he said.
Stating that they have taken the necessary measures under the aforementioned conditions, Shoygu said:
“Some of the Belarusian warplanes have the ability to attack the enemy’s facilities with the use of vehicles equipped with nuclear weapons. In addition, ‘Alexander-M’ high-precision missile systems were delivered to the Belarusian Armed Forces. This system can also use missiles with nuclear content. Training on the use of this system began to be given in a Russian range.”
PESCOV: IT WILL FURTHER INCREASE THE CURRENT TENSION
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on March 25 that they would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Putin stated that the “Alexander” high-precision missile systems they had previously delivered to Belarus would be equipped with the aforementioned weapon.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov evaluated Finland’s membership in NATO, in a statement to reporters in Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Pointing out that they view NATO’s enlargement negatively in terms of Russia’s interests and security, Peskov said, “We believe that this will further increase the current tension. In many ways, NATO remains an institution that is hostile to Russia.” used the phrase.
Emphasizing that Russia will take various steps regarding Finland’s NATO membership, Peskov said, “We will take countermeasures to ensure our own security, tactically and strategically. These measures will be taken as we see fit.” he said.
Peskov underlined that they will closely follow the process of deploying NATO infrastructure and weapons to Finland.
Pointing out that there are important differences between Ukraine’s possible NATO membership and Finland, Peskov noted that it is not possible to compare the situation between the two countries.
FINLAND JOINS NATO TODAY
Due to Finland’s membership, it officially became a NATO member with a ceremony held at NATO headquarters at 15.30 Brussels time today. At the ceremony, the Finnish flag took its place among the flags of the allied countries at the entrance of the NATO headquarters.
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