“We see no reason to correct the alignment of our nuclear forces.

We also do not see signs that Russia is preparing for ... the use of nuclear weapons, ”TASS quoted her as saying.

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said earlier that the US authorities see no reason to believe that Russia could use nuclear weapons at this stage.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted that the alliance also does not observe any changes in Russia's nuclear potential.

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Moscow does not threaten anyone with nuclear weapons.

At the same time, the head of state, in his speech on September 21, stated that if the territorial integrity of Russia is threatened, all means will be used to protect the Russian people.