Russian politicians and experts explained the phrase adviser to the President USA Robert O "Brien about the fact that Kaliningrad is a" dagger in the heart of Europe ".
first O " Brien was subjected to charges of the Russian Federation in that it puts in the Kaliningrad region the weapon instead of to develop tourism and to establish contacts with Europe.
The Governor of the Kaliningrad region Anton Alikhanov called the position Of " 'brien superficial.
Alikhanov also emphasized the ignorance of the American adviser in relation to the development of tourism in the region. The Governor pointed out that every year the growth of tourist traffic in the Kaliningrad region is 17-20%.
Senator Alexei Pushkov, for his part, tried to convince the politicians from America to be quiet. The MP said About the military activity of the USA in the European Union and the North Atlantic.
for reviews Pushkov, Moscow defends its territory.
1st Deputy Chairman of the Department of the state Duma on defense Alexander Sherin also said that the concern of the American counselor because of the Russian " dagger ".
He resented the interest and concern of the US capital on the situation of the Russian region, because Kaliningrad oblast is not a border district for the United States. According to his statement, States such statements impose their will on Europe and try to justify the presence of its bases on the continent, who pay for country of the Old world.
Shereen reminded that in any territory bordering the most dangerous neighbour, the government always puts the latest weapons.
Diplomat, former Deputy Secretary General of the UN Sergei Ordzhonikidze in conversation with Last news recalled that the Kaliningrad oblast is a Russian region.
"We are what we wish, and put. But have We just because they come to our borders, " He explained.
He drew attention that the Russian Federation takes deterrent measures because of the activity of the US and NATO in the European Union.
according to the interviewer Agency, Moscow would "not be worried" if only had not experienced pressure from the West.
"We can't create a situation where NATO - American most importantly - missiles took out the capital and the European part of our country," He concluded.
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