“The situation lies in the fact that, of course, our surveillance tools have long ago recorded the activation of NATO forces over the past few years: both reconnaissance aircraft and ships approach dangerously close to neutral waters, ongoing exercises are being conducted - they are trying somehow always keep our country in suspense, ”said Sherin.

According to the deputy, the statement of the head of the Russian Ministry of Defense Sergey Shoigu about the tense situation on the western borders of the country was made so that the American partners and NATO members would hear the position of Russia.

“(Heard. - RT ) that we know about their intentions, that we see what they are doing and that we will take appropriate proactive measures and will reserve the right to preventive measures to ensure our safety. They (Americans. - RT ) are trying to use their satellites to rattle their arms near the borders of our country, but they will only make themselves worse, ”the parliamentarian concluded.

Earlier, Shoigu said that the military-political situation on the western borders of Russia remains tense.

He emphasized that Russia implements a set of measures to neutralize emerging threats.