The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Russia perceives Norway’s military preparations near its borders as a way of escalating tension in the region.
Threats against Norway were launched by Moscow on Wednesday through the representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova.
On the occasion of Norway’s decision to upgrade the military alert level from yesterday, November 1, due to Russia, Zakharova spoke of “escalation of tension” and “timely and adequate response to any hostile action”.
In particular, the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Russia perceives Norway’s military preparations near its borders as a way of escalating tension in the region.
“Foreign military bases they did appear permanently in Norway. The corresponding infrastructure has been modernized, modern equipment is being purchased and Oslo is now among the most active supporters of NATO’s engagement in the Arctic,” he said.
“We view such developments near the Russian border as a deliberate pursuit by Oslo of a disastrous course towards the escalation of tension in the Euro-Arctic region and the eventual destruction of Russian-Norwegian relations.”
Zakharova insisted that this was not Moscow’s choice. “Russia is always open to an honest and mutually respectful dialogue, but any hostile action will be followed up from a timely and adequate response” the official said.
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