Zhdanova accused the West of driving itself into the trap of militarization
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The head of the Russian delegation at the military security talks in Vienna, Yulia Zhdanova, said that Western countries are driving themselves into the trap of militarization, undermining the OSCE military-political agreements, and called on NATO to reduce tensions.
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Why It Matters
The speech took place at a closed plenary meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna. The text of the speech of the Russian delegation is at the disposal of RIA Novosti.
Zhdanova said that Western states are driving themselves into the trap of militarization.
Zhdanova noted that Germany is increasing its military capabilities and preparing the Bundeswehr and civilian infrastructure for a potential conflict with Russia.
The diplomat called on NATO countries and their like-minded people to stop escalating tension and use mechanisms to reduce it.
VIENNA, September 16 - RIA Novosti. Western states are driving themselves into the trap of militarization and, at the same time, putting an end to the entire complex of military-political agreements of the OSCE, said the head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations in Vienna on military security and arms control, Yulia Zhdanova.
“Western states are driving themselves into the trap of militarization, simultaneously putting an end to the entire complex of military-political agreements of the OSCE,” she said at a plenary meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation on Wednesday. The event is closed to the press. The text of the speech of the Russian delegation is at the disposal of RIA Novosti.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
NATO countries will continue to build up military capabilities in response to the perceived threat from Russia
Likely · Within months
Russia will insist on resuming arms control dialogue within the OSCE
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific measures does Russia propose to reduce tensions?
- How will NATO countries respond to accusations of militarization?
- Will arms control negotiations be resumed soon?
