Russia and China blame NATO as the alliance warns of countless threats

NATO declaresRussiaa "direct threat" and states thatChinaposes a "serious challenge" to global stability. After that, I faced criticism from Moscow and Beijing on Thursday. ..

The Western Military Alliance concludes the summit in Madrid. It issued a harsh warning that the world has entered a dangerous stage of competition and myriad threats, from cyber attacks to climate. Change.

NATO leaders also formally invited Finland and Sweden to the alliance after overcoming opposition from Turkey. If membership of the Nordic countries is approved by 30 member states, NATO will be the new 800 mile (1,300 km) border with Russia.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if a Nordic pair allowed NATO troops and military infrastructure to their territory, he would respond in kind. He said Russia "must create the same threat to the areas where the threat to us was created."

Estonian Prime Minister Kajakaras said Putin's threat is "not new."

"Of course, you have to expect some surprise from Putin, but I don't think he's attacking Sweden or Finland directly," said Crow, who arrived at the summit's conference center. Said. "Cyber ​​attacks are definitely seen. Hybrid attacks are seen and information wars are happening. But not traditional wars."

China has accused the alliance of "maliciously attacking and desecrating" the country. The mission to the European Union stated that NATO "argues that other countries are raising challenges, but it is NATO that is causing problems around the world."

NATO leaders turned to the final summit session on Thursday, focusing on the Sahel region and the Middle East in Africa. There are many caused by political instability exacerbated by climate change and food insecurity caused by the war in Ukraine. Of immigrants to Europe.

"It is in our interest to work with our close partners in the South to fight with common challenges. "NATO Secretary-General Jensstrutenberg said.

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But it was Russia that dominated the summit. Stortemberg said Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in "the greatest review of our collective defense since the end of the Cold War."

The invasion shattered European peace, and in response NATO poured troops and weapons into eastern Europe on a scale not seen in decades. Member states have provided Ukraine with billions of military and civilian assistance to strengthen its resistance.

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, who addressed the summit at the videolink, called for more. He urges NATO to send a modern artillery system and other weapons and provides the leaders with the necessary support to Kib or "faces the delay in the war between Russia and yourself". I warned.

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"The question is who's next. Moldova or the Baltic Sea. Or Poland. The answer is , All of them, "he said.

At the summit, NATO leaders , Countries from Romania to the Baltic countries have agreed to dramatically expand their military power along the eastern side of the alliance, which is concerned about Russia's future plans.

They will increase the size of the alliance's rapid reaction from 40,000 to 300,000 by next year. Announced plans to increase. The army is based in its home country, but concentrates on certain eastern countries where the Alliance plans to increase its equipment and ammunition inventory.

US President Joe Byden, the country that provides most of NATO's firepower, has two more naval destroyers based in Rota, Spain, a permanent US base in Poland. Two more F35 squadrons in the UK

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This expansion will leave an army of 100,000 in Europe for the foreseeable future, from 80,000 before the war in Ukraine began.

Byden said he believed that NATO members would split after Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but Russian leaders responded in opposition.

"You are going to get NATO in Europe," Biden said. "That's exactly what he doesn't want, but it shows exactly what he needs to do to ensure the security of Europe."

Still, it's tough against war and Russia. Tensions are rising among NATO allies as the cost of energy and other necessities soars, partly due to Western sanctions. There are also tensions on how the war will end and, if any, what Ukraine should make concessions.

Money is still a delicate matter. Currently, only nine of NATO's 30 members have achieved the organization's goal of spending 2% of total domestic production on defense.

The UK, one of nine, announced an additional £ 1 billion ($ 1.21 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine on Thursday. NATO's new strategic concept, a set of priorities and goals once every 10 years.

The last such document in 2010 called Russia a "strategic partner." NATO is now accusing Russia of using "force, overthrow, aggression, and merging" to expand its reach.

The 2010 document did not mention China, but the new document addressed the expansion of Bejing's economic and military reach.

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"China is not our enemy, but we have a clear eye on the serious challenges that China represents. We need to turn to, "says Stoltenberg. Wednesday.

NATO warned of its close relationship with Moscow, stating that China "strives to overturn the rule-based international order, including the territories of space, cyber and maritime affairs."

However, the alliance said it remained "open to constructive involvement" with Beijing.

China counterattacked that NATO was the cause of instability and vowed to protect its interests.

“NATO positions China as a“ systematic challenge ”and needs to be meticulously addressed and addressed in a coordinated manner. We will take a firm and strong response to acts that undermine China's interests. "

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