With an ironic tone, the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, commented on the recent statements by the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, who had mentioned that Russia is one of the reasons keeping him awake at night. According to TASS, Maria Zakharova responded mockingly, stating that until today she believed the only thing that could deprive Mark Rutte of sleep was a woman.
The statements of Rutte
Mark Rutte has repeatedly expressed his concern over Russia's stance and the security of Europe, underlining the need to strengthen NATO's deterrence capability against modern threats. His statements triggered the sharp reaction of Zakharova, who frequently employs a sarcastic tone in her public interventions.
Putin's statements and the assessment of a former CIA analyst
Concurrently, it is recalled that the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, had stated in his interview with the American journalist Tucker Carlson that Moscow is not planning an attack against NATO countries, arguing that there is no reason for such an action. From his side, the former CIA analyst, Larry Johnson, assessed that Vladimir Putin has made it clear to Western countries that Russia is ready to react to any threat against its security.
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