Russian official says Ukraine entry into NATO delayed declaration of war

Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON, 18th July. Russia Deputy Chairman of Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday said that Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization would be not just a direct threat to Russia but a delayed declaration of war, local media reported.

Dmitry Medvedev was quoted as saying that Russia does not pose a threat to NATO, has no plans to attack NATO member countries, and certainly does not aim to harm their residents.

He said that any attempts to advance hostile interests in Ukraine or other countries close to Russia will continue to be met with appropriate resistance.

“The more such attempts there are, the tougher our responses will be. Whether the entire planet will be torn to shreds as a result depends solely on the prudence of the other side,” he added.