First statement from Russia on the NATO Summit in Ankara

While the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Ankara remains at the center of international public attention, a statement regarding the summit has been made from the Russian side.

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the assessments made about Russia ahead of the NATO leaders' summit contained harsh language.

PESKOV: "HIGHLY CONFRONTATIONAL IN NATURE"

Speaking to journalists, Peskov touched upon the statements directed at Russia within the scope of preparations for the NATO summit, saying that they were "highly confrontational in nature."

The statement was made during a period when increasing NATO's defense spending, strengthening deterrence capabilities, and the strategy toward Russia are among the prominent agenda items of the summit.

"WE WILL CLOSELY FOLLOW ALL INFORMATION AND NEWS"

Stating that the Kremlin will carefully monitor developments from the NATO Summit held in Ankara, Peskov delivered the message that they "will closely follow all information and news" regarding the summit.

At the summit in Ankara, leaders are expected to address many critical issues, primarily the alliance's security policies, cooperation in the defense industry, the war in Ukraine, and regional developments.

News Source: 12punto