Allegations of NATO to the Russian capital caused by the desire of the Commonwealth to justify increasing their forces close to the Russian border, said the official representative of the Russian foreign Ministry Alexander Lukashevich.

" on the issue it is better to consult the workers who loudly announce the so-called facts (the military presence of the Russian Federation in Ukraine). Why is it necessary? It seems to me, very simply, in order to escalate the tension, to justify its actions, the Alliance is also largely interpreted through the prism of Ukrainian drop - and large-scale exercises and building up the military capabilities of the Commonwealth of close to Russian borders, " he said at a press conference on Thursday.

" That is the military always needs Some sort of pretext. Perhaps, in this sense, do not have far to go and look, and just go unfounded, false statement on this matter, " said Lukashevich.

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