According to him, it is the transfer of the US military that can cause an escalation in the region.
“Naturally, Russia will not leave such actions unanswered and will take adequate measures to respond to increased threats,” RIA Novosti quoted Kartapolov as saying.
He noted that it is Washington that is interested in escalating the situation.
Earlier it became known that NATO countries are increasing their military presence in Eastern Europe in connection with the "building up of Russia's military power near Ukraine", additional forces, including ships and fighters, will be sent to the region.