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Russia does not threaten anyone, Zakharova said

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The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said that Russia does not threaten anyone and Moscow has no plans for an armed conflict with Western Europe.
BND head Martin Jäger previously warned of the risk of Germany being drawn into a possible confrontation with Russia.
President Putin, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, also denied plans to attack NATO countries.

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The statements come amid ongoing discussions about security in Europe and relations between Russia and NATO. Previously, Western representatives have repeatedly expressed concern about Russia's actions, while Moscow rejects accusations of aggressive intentions.

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Maria Zakharova said that Russia does not threaten anyone and Moscow has no plans for an armed conflict with Western Europe.

The head of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Martin Jaeger, announced the risk of Germany being involved in a possible armed confrontation with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, said that the Russian Federation does not intend to attack NATO states and that Western politicians regularly intimidate their populations with an imaginary Russian threat.

MOSCOW, October 8 - RIA Novosti. Russia does not threaten anyone; President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that Moscow has no plans for an armed conflict with Western Europe, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

“Russia does not threaten anyone. Both the President of the Russian Federation and the Russian Foreign Minister have repeatedly stated that Moscow has no plans for an armed conflict with Western Europe,” she said during a briefing.

Earlier, the head of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Martin Jaeger, announced the risk of Germany being involved in a possible armed confrontation with Russia.

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Open Questions

What specific facts underlie the BND chief's warning about the risk of Germany being drawn into the conflict?
Is Russia planning any military exercises or troop movements near its borders with NATO?
What response is expected from NATO to Russian statements about the absence of a threat?