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Russian Colonel General: New Developments in Europe a "Bad Signal" for Russia

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Russian Colonel General Leonid Ivashov, a former high-ranking Defense Ministry official, told RT that NATO’s urging its members to make its civilian infrastructure suitable for military maneuvers is a "bad signal" for Russia.  "NATO has no near-peer opponent in terms of the overall amount of divisions and military equipment, as well as command structures," he said, adding that new developments in Europe may signify the military bloc is preparing to target Russia.

According to Ivanov, the president of the Moscow-based Academy for Geopolitical Problems think-tank, Washington would like to see Europe and Russia battling each other.

He also mentioned the accumulation of US-led military structures and the deployment of four NATO-led, battalion-sized tactical groups in Eastern Europe, suggesting that Russia must step up the Armed Forces’ defensive capabilities on its western flanks.

On Tuesday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged the bloc members to make civilian infrastructure – including roads and bridges – meet military requirements to improve the movement of troops and equipment within Europe.

"This is not only about commands. We also need to ensure that roads and bridges are strong enough to take our largest vehicles, and that rail networks are equipped for the rapid deployment of tanks and heavy equipment," said Stoltenberg at a pre-ministerial press conference on Tuesday.


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