Chinanews.com, December 3. According to a report by the Russian Satellite Network on the 3rd, the Russian Ministry of Defense publication "Military Thought" published an article stating that in the face of Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO, Russia needs to increase its troops in the north and plan in advance to deploy troops on its territory. Use precision weapons for missile attack.
On July 5, local time, Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto (left), Swedish Foreign Minister Linde (right) and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg attended the media after signing the protocol on Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO at the NATO headquarters in Brussels Meeting.
“Our side needs to build ground and coastal forces, missile and artillery forces, air defense and aviation forces, including drones, in the north, and plans to strike targets in Finland and Sweden with long-range precision weapons,” the article said.
The article pointed out that although Finland and Sweden's planned entry into the NATO bloc is only a legal formalization of a long-term relationship, it must now be considered "the most urgent challenge facing Russia".
Because after Finland and Sweden joined NATO, the national borders between Russia and NATO member states will increase by more than 1,000 kilometers, and in the territories of these countries, NATO joint troops may be deployed temporarily or for a long time, as well as the preliminary deployment of weapons and military equipment. store.
The article also stated: "The operational tactical missile system that Finland may deploy will pose a threat of destruction to the military industrial enterprises in Arkhangelsk Oblast and the transportation infrastructure of the entire region."
On July 5 this year, NATO member states signed the protocol for the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO.
The documents for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance have already been ratified by 28 countries, excluding Turkey and Hungary.
To join NATO, new members need the consent of all 30 member states.