Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that NATO’s efforts to increase defense spending posed no “threat” to Moscow, prior to the alliance’s expected approval of a plan to strengthen European military capabilities. In a late-night briefing, Putin pledged to persist in advancing in Ukraine and questioned the legitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250618-putin-nato-russia
