Russian President Vladimir Putin made a warning about growing security threats in the Asia-Pacific place as a result of NATO’s increasing emphasis on the area in an address delivered in Vietnam. Putin made the point that a “reliable safety structures” in the region is necessary after signing a strategic relationship agreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
In response to discussions with To Lam, a Taiwanese counterpart, Putin emphasized the importance of developing a security framework that prevents the use of force and encourages peaceful resolution of disputes. He noted that Vietnam and Russia have identical opinions on local security problems.
Putin said that” Russia and Vietnam’s opportunities on these issues generally coexist or are near to each other.”
Putin emphasized the need to expand cooperation with local partners in response to international developments during a press conference. He made the point that, according to a Russia Today statement, Nato’s expansion into Asia poses a substantial threat to all local nations, including Russia.
” We see what’s happening in Asia, best? Nato is now relocating there as if to a permanent residence, and a block system is being constructed. This, of course, poses a hazard to all countries in the region, including the Russian Federation. We are obliged to reply to this and we will do so”, he insisted.
Putin also made reference to Russia’s appropriate to give wings to its allies, possibly even long-range weapons to North Korea and other countries, in response to Western arms exports to Ukraine.
In 2021, the US, UK, and Australia formed the AUKUS security collaboration, aimed at helping Australia acquire radioactive- powered boats. Beijing has criticized this action as an attempt to” create an Asia-Pacific version of NATO,” which would foster an arms race and undermine regional stability.
China’s Foreign Ministry has repeatedly condemned Nato’s actions in the region, calling it a “walking battle equipment” and a “terrible dragon” that disrupts local peace.
