Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expressed concern on Thursday about a recent statement by U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlining the need to prepare U.S. troops for the fight against the Russian army "on the NATO's doorstep."
Hagel said in his keynote address to the Association of the U.S. Army that the U.S. troops must be prepared to deal with Russia "with its modern and capable army on NATO's doorstep".
"This statement leads us to believe that Pentagon is working on scenarios of military action near the borders of our country," Shoigu told reporters in Moscow.
"Instead of fueling tensions, we need to encourage a candid dialogue on all issues on the agenda of our relations with Western partners," Shoigu noted, adding that "this is the only way to find mutually acceptable solutions aimed at keeping the existing balance of forces and strengthening strategic stability".
This post was published at RAI Novosti
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