WARSAW (Sputnik) — NATO's activities on its eastern flank are not aimed at confrontation, provocations or threats against Russia, Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said Friday.
"Sending a signal to our eastern neighbor, we, strengthening our eastern flank, want to offer a hand. Our activities are not aimed at confrontation, provocation or creation of threats against Russia. They are aimed at strengthening our security," Waszczykowski told reporters.
Since 2014, NATO has been building up its military presence in Eastern Europe, using Moscow's alleged interference in Ukraine as a pretext for the move. Moscow has repeatedly denied the claims and warned NATO that the military buildup near Russia's borders is provocative and threatens the existing strategic balance of power.
