Russia will not leave unanswered threats to its national security arising from the proximity of NATO military infrastructure and offensive weapons systems to its borders, stated Russian Ambassador to Oslo Nikolai Korchunov.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring advanced weaponry that could threaten the US, stating it would invite confrontation. The comments come amid escalating US pressure and threats of military action against the island nation.
Germany's military faces severe operational limitations due to a critical shortage of spare parts, affecting heavy equipment like PzH 2000 howitzers, with only about half operational as of May, according to internal documents from state-owned maintenance provider HIL.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Japan's recent actions to lift restrictions on exporting lethal arms and accelerate military development indicate preparations for a world war, drawing parallels to pre-WWII Japanese militarism.
North Korea's Rodong Sinmun criticized Japan's security policy revisions and constitutional reform efforts, warning that further militarization could lead to severe self-inflicted damage if Japan attempts re-aggression.
"It is impossible to perceive this military buildup, along with the deployment of corresponding long-term infrastructure, in any other way," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev noted
