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NATO's Expansion Into Pacific Fuels Conflict Risk: Putin
NATO's Expansion Into Pacific Fuels Conflict Risk: Putin
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President Putin arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, where he observed Pacific Fleet drills from the deck of the missile cruiser Varyag. 12.08.2026, Sputnik India
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The president made the remarks while observing the final stage of Russian Pacific Fleet drills from the deck of the missile cruiser Varyag. He had earlier arrived in the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk."We see that conflict potential here [in the Pacific region] is, regrettably, on the rise. NATO is creeping into the region, new military-political blocs are being created, and new weapons systems – both already deployed and planned for deployment – are posing threats to our country," Putin said.Key Statements
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NATO's Expansion Into Pacific Fuels Conflict Risk: Putin
13:25 12.08.2026 (Updated: 13:28 12.08.2026) President Putin arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, where he observed Pacific Fleet drills from the deck of the missile cruiser Varyag.
The president made the remarks while observing the final stage of Russian Pacific Fleet drills from the deck of the missile cruiser Varyag. He had earlier arrived in the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
"We see that conflict potential here [in the Pacific region] is, regrettably, on the rise. NATO is creeping into the region, new military-political blocs are being created, and new weapons systems – both already deployed and planned for deployment – are posing threats to our country," Putin said.
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