Russian news agency TASS reported that Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that "countries that joined NATO are potential targets for Russia, which views them as possible venues for retribution through nuclear strikes." Sweden and Finland recently joined the military alliance. Meanwhile, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of not responding to "Russia's numerous proposals for unconditional ceasefire negotiations." The Kremlin statement indicated that "the process needs to begin."
Senior Russian Official: NATO Member States are Potential Targets
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