"(Situation. - RT ) is characterized by the strengthening of NATO's military presence in Eastern Europe, the deployment of the US missile defense system in Poland and Romania, and the expansion of the military cooperation of the alliance with Finland and Sweden," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
As the head of the Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized, Russia implements a set of measures to neutralize emerging threats.
“This year, more than 20 organizational measures will be held in the Western Military District to improve the military personnel,” added Shoigu.
In June, Shoigu called the military-political situation on the borders of the CIS “extremely tense”. He noted that cooperation between the defense departments of the Commonwealth is developing against the backdrop of the unprecedented military activity of NATO.