MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the West of creating a security threat for Moscow in the Arctic and of building up its military activity there in a way
Russia Says Western Military Activity in Arctic Raises Security Threats for Moscow
Western Military Presence and Security Concerns in the Arctic
Russia Accuses the West of Escalating Tensions
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the West of creating a security threat for Moscow in the Arctic and of building up its military activity there in a way which increased the chance of a military confrontation, a scenario it said Russia did not need.
Official Statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, made the comments at a news briefing. She said Moscow would do its best to maintain peace and stability in the region.
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(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva Editing by Andrew Osborn )
