Senator: European Politicians Play Up 'Russian Threat' to Cling to Power
Russian senator Natalia Nikonorova said Moscow has repeatedly denied any intention of attacking Europe.
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Russian senator Natalia Nikonorova said some European politicians are promoting the image of a "Russian threat" as they face the risk of losing political power, according to a report by TASS.
Nikonorova argued that senior Russian officials have repeatedly stated that the country has no intention of waging war against Europe, and suggested that warnings about a Russian threat are being used for domestic political purposes in European countries.
The senator's remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western governments over the conflict in Ukraine and broader security arrangements in Europe.
TASS did not report any immediate response from European officials to Nikonorova's comments.
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- European politicians create image of ‘Russian threat’ amid risk of losing power — senator — TASS (Russia)
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