Russia incorporates NATO risks into military planning, says Deputy FM Grushko
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russia is adjusting its military planning to account for NATO's northern expansion, including the restoration of military districts and the deployment of the Karelian Corps.
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Why It Matters
Russia has been restructuring its military districts and forces in response to the changing security environment in Europe. NATO has seen recent expansion with the accession of new members in the north.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 1. /TASS/. Russia takes into account all risks posed by NATO "on the water, on the ground, and in the air" as part of its military planning, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the media on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
He said Russia was observing the continued expansion of NATO infrastructure northward and was factoring these developments into its defense planning.
"We are taking all this into account in our military planning," Grushko said. "On the water, on the ground, in the air, and in space - we are making appropriate decisions."
According to Grushko, the West-provoked "artificial confrontation" had prompted Russia to take measures including the restoration of the Moscow and Leningrad military districts and the deployment of the Karelian Corps.
The Eastern Economic Forum is being held on September 1-4 at the Far Eastern Federal University campus in Vladivostok. The main theme of the 2026 EEF is The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People. The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian government.
Open Questions
- What specific military assets are included in the Karelian Corps deployment?
