Vladimir Putin says Russia has advantages over NATO
The Russian president assures that Moscow has “no intention of attacking anyone” while praising its military capabilities.
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Vladimir Putin declared that Russia has “competitive advantages” in the event of a confrontation with NATO, particularly in arms, while denying any intention to attack member countries of the Alliance.
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Vladimir Putin estimated that Russia would have several “competitive advantages” in the event of confrontation with NATO, particularly in the field of armaments. At the same time, he affirmed that Moscow had “no intention of attacking anyone”.
Open Questions
- What are the specific competitive advantages mentioned by Putin?
