NewsMedvedev warns of potential strikes on NATO bases in Europe

Medvedev warns of potential strikes on NATO bases in Europe

The interview given by Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian National Security Council, outlines "the most difficult scenarios" for Poland and Romania. The Kremlin representative confirmed that Moscow might consider attacking military targets in these two countries. This could occur if "the escalation scenario continues to unfold."

Dmitrij Miedwiediew, deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, former president of the country
Dmitrij Miedwiediew, deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, former president of the country
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Barbara Kwiatkowska

- Nothing can be ruled out, - stated Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation and former president of the country, in an interview with Al Arabiya television. When asked whether the Kremlin might initiate an attack on NATO targets, the Russian politician said it was possible.

Excerpts from the interview with Medvedev are reported by the Russian agency TASS. Among other topics, they refer to his comments about Russia's expected reaction in case of "escalation from the West" and the actions that might be undertaken to neutralize long-range weapons produced in Western countries.

Medvedev threatens Poland as another country in Russia's sights

The politician said, "If the escalation scenario continues to unfold, it won’t be possible to exclude anything." He explained that such responses from Russia are possible because NATO member states have become effectively fully engaged in this conflict.

Medvedev confirmed that an attack on military centres in Poland and Romania is likely. In both countries, at Redzikowo in Pomerania and Deveselu in the southern part of Romania, NATO missile defence bases are located.

Western countries need to understand that they are participating in this war, explained Medvedev. "They are not just fighting by providing them (the Ukrainians—TASS) with weapons and funds. They are directly involved in military operations because they identify targets in Russia and guide US- and European-made missiles. They are fighting against Russia. And if so, nothing can be excluded."

He added that "even the most difficult and saddest scenario is possible."

"We would not want such scenario, we have all said that repeatedly. We want peace, but this peace must take Russia’s interest into consideration in full," emphasized the Deputy Chairman of the National Security Council of the Russian Federation.

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, previously mentioned the Polish military base in Redzikowo. She stated that the site "is on Moscow's list of priority targets."

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