Shoigu: NATO on the Eastern flank fulfills the issues of use of nuclear weapons

Created by the Western media hype around the exercise "Zapad-2017" is a cover for the increased activity of NATO near the borders of Russia and Belarus, including for development of questions of use of nuclear weapons, said the Russian defense minister, army general Sergei Shoigu at a joint board of military departments of Russia and Belarus. He recalled that in september at the sites of Russia and Belarus held joint strategic exercises "West-2017". Shoigu stressed that despite the planned nature and defensive plan, the maneuvers were accompanied by "Constant information attacks and accusations from some of our partners. " created by Western media hype around this doctrine is a cover for the increased activity of NATO near the borders of Russia and Belarus. On the Eastern flank of the alliance increases the intensity of operational and combat training, including the development of use of nuclear weapons - the minister said. In the vicinity of our borders, expanding NATO's military presence, are additional troops, the focus of offensive weapons. On a regular basis large-scale military exercises.

Improving the infrastructure of ports, airfields and other military facilities - said the minister. According to him, "These actions undermine strategic stability and forced response of a defensive character". We do not want to get involved in a military confrontation with the West and ready to engage in constructive dialogue on the whole range of security issues, primarily concerning the fight against international terrorism - said Shoigu tass reports. .