CSTO Secretary General called NATO expansion a prerequisite for increased tension

“The situation is very serious, the world is storming ... Of course, we perceive this expansion (NATO. -

) as a prerequisite for increasing tension, further militarization of the region,” he said in an interview with Belarus 1 TV channel.

Zas noted that the admission of new members to NATO does not serve to strengthen security, including the member countries of the alliance.

“We have enough forces and means to respond to possible threats that will really manifest themselves in this situation,” said the CSTO Secretary General.

Earlier, Zas said that the buildup of NATO forces on the western borders of the CSTO area of ​​responsibility creates threats for Belarus and Russia, and also affects the security of the entire organization.