# Putin says plans for new weapons deployments in Asia-Pacific threaten Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/19884

- TASS, 2026-08-12 08:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2171723

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said plans to deploy new weapons in the Asia-Pacific region pose a threat to Russia. He said the region’s potential for conflict is growing. Putin also stated that NATO forces are infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region. His remarks framed the developments as an expanding security threat to Russia.

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