# West’s aggression intensifies, requiring response, Russian defense chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/111109

- TASS, 2026-10-22 12:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2206295

> Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said Western actions against Russia and Belarus are intensifying, with NATO, the EU and the Kyiv regime deliberately escalating tensions. He said NATO is increasing its military presence near their borders and rehearsing offensive scenarios, requiring Russia and Belarus to respond and strengthen security and military cooperation.

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