Russia cannot allow NATO to deploy its troops in Ukraine and will do its best to ensure its security, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has told reporters, APA reports, citing TASS.
"NATO’s attempt to find a way to Ukraine presents a threat to our country. That is why we view the presence of foreign armed forces, of NATO troops on the Ukrainian soil, near our borders, as a threat" he said. "This is a threat to us, because NATO views Russia as its enemy, and this is reflected in its documents. We cannot allow this to happen. And we will do everything that should be done to ensure our security.".