DISINFO: NATO prepares to attack Russia
SUMMARY
The Alliance prepares to attack Russia.
NATO’s aggressive actions near Russia’s borders may indicate the alliance’s preparation for an attack.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring disinformation narrative about an alleged belligerent NATO, portraying the Alliance as a threat to peace.
NATO is a defensive alliance, whose purpose is to protect its member states. NATO is regularly updating the military requirements for civilian infrastructure, at a time when there are increased challenges to security.
NATO's exercises and military deployments are not directed against Russia, nor any other country. Exercises are designed to ensure that NATO forces are trained, able to operate together and ready to respond to any threat from any direction.
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