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“The Russian Ministry of Defense said it summoned German diplomats and paid attention to comments by German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Russia’s nuclear deterrence, and that a note had been submitted,” the RIA news agency reported.
The move is the latest sign of rising tensions between Moscow and NATO after defense ministers from the Western alliance approved a new plan on Thursday to defend against potential Russian attacks on multiple fronts.
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“This is a deterrent,” German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said of the plan last week.
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On Saturday, Russian Defense Minister Sergi Shoigu accused NATO of gradually amassing troops near Russia’s borders and of not wanting to discuss European security with Moscow on an equal basis.
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The diplomatic conflict between Russia and NATO continues with each side criticizing the other. Russia has withdrawn its ambassador and diplomats from NATO headquarters.
Both sides have also shown military strength by holding a number of war games.
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