Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Says Moscow Will Create New Western Military Bases In Response To Sweden And Finland Joining NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (file photo)

RFE: Shoigu Says Russia To Strengthen Its Western Defenses In Response To NATO Growth

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says Moscow will create new military bases in its western regions and form 12 new units and divisions in response to Sweden and Finland's move to join the NATO military alliance.

"Tension continues to grow in the zone of responsibility of the Western Military District. We are taking adequate countermeasures," Shoigu said at a meeting in televised remarks.

"By the end of the year, 12 military units and divisions will be established in there," Shoigu said, adding that the army expects to receive more than 2,000 units of military equipment and weapons.

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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Says Moscow Will Create New Western Military Bases In Response To Sweden And Finland Joining NATO

Russian defense chief unveils plans for Western Military District to counter NATO buildup -- TASS

Russia warns of mounting threats to its security -- RT

Russia to build '12 new military bases in the west' in response to NATO expansion -- Euronews

Russia to bulk up military on western borders amid NATO moves, Ukraine war -- FOX News

Russia vows ‘countermeasures’ as NATO looks set to expand -- Al Jazeera

New military bases in western Russia in response to NATO expansion: Defense minister -- AFP

Russia vows ‘countermeasures’ as NATO looks set to expand -- Al Jazeera