Putin sees no threat from NATO expansion, warns against military build-up
"As to enlargement, Russia has no problem with these states — none," the Russian president said.
May 16, 2022
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LONDON — President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that there was no threat to Russia if Sweden and Finland joined NATO but cautioned that Moscow would respond if the U.S.-led alliance bolstered military infrastructure in the new Nordic members.
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