# Putin: As NATO grows, threats to Russia are also increasing

https://mins.news/en/item/64789

- TASS, 2026-09-18 19:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2189933

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said external threats to Russia continue to grow as NATO expands and enters other regions of the world. He said some European leaders are openly declaring that they are preparing for war with Russia.

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