# Putin says NATO and Japan's moves pose security threat

https://mins.news/en/item/20794

- CGTN, 2026-08-13 00:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-13/Putin-says-NATO-Japan-s-moves-pose-security-threat-1Pza0alBOve/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that NATO plans to deploy new weapons in the Asia-Pacific, saying they threaten Russia and increase the potential for conflict. He also noted that Japan had for the first time designated Russia as a major threat, while assuring that Moscow has no claims against Japan. Putin said tensions are also rising in the Arctic.

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