# Kremlin: Russia on guard amid EU militarization plans

https://mins.news/en/item/89501

- TASS, 2026-10-07 11:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2198737

> Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was on guard and closely monitoring developments amid what he called Europe’s aggressive rhetoric and actions. His remarks followed France’s test of a new nuclear-capable missile, which President Emmanuel Macron described as “a loud and clear message.” Peskov said the EU had become “obsessed with its militarization.”

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