Putin says NATO’s increased defence spending poses no 'threat' to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that NATO's drive to increase defence spending was no "threat" to Moscow, ahead of the alliance's expected approval of a plan to bolster European military capacity. In a late-night briefing, Putin vowed to continue advancing in Ukraine, questioned President Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy and dismissed civilian deaths from Russian attacks.

Jun 19, 2025 - 08:00
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Putin says NATO’s increased defence spending poses no 'threat' to Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that NATO's drive to increase defence spending was no "threat" to Moscow, ahead of the alliance's expected approval of a plan to bolster European military capacity. In a late-night briefing, Putin vowed to continue advancing in Ukraine, questioned President Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy and dismissed civilian deaths from Russian attacks.

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