President Vladimir Putin says Nato expansion _violates_ Russian security _ BBC News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has frequently criticized NATO expansion, arguing that it threatens Russia’s national security. He sees the alliance’s eastward growth, particularly in former Soviet or Eastern Bloc countries, as a violation of agreements made after the Cold War and a direct encroachment on Russia's sphere of influence. According to Putin, the inclusion of nations near Russia’s borders into NATO increases military pressure and undermines regional stability, leading to rising tensions between Russia and the West.

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