Peskov commented on the threats of Senator Klintsevich to aim nuclear weapons at NATO – Bulletin

the Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov reminded that Russia’s foreign policy is determined not by the legislators, and the President. He commented on the words of the Russian Senator that Russia would aim nuclear weapons at NATO facilities anywhere in response to the aggressive actions of the Alliance and NATO’s efforts to “attract new members”.

a spokesman said that Russian lawmakers “have a right to their point of view.” “They quickly respond to international events, quickly respond to NATO expansion towards Russian borders and the expansion of NATO’s military infrastructure, so this position is understandable, but I want to note that our legislators under the Constitution do not define the foreign policy of Russia, determined by the President of Russia”, – said Peskov.

Today, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his disagreement with the position of the Russian authorities, believes the expansion of the Alliance as a provocation. According to him, each country chooses its own path. “It is not NATO expands, and Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary themselves expressed a desire to join the Alliance,” – said Stoltenberg. He urged Russia “to relax and accept that neighbors are free to choose your way.”