British Telegraph readers thought this was unjustified.
According to RIA Novosti, on the eve of the head of the department Ben Wallace announced the increased activity of Russian ships off the coast of the United Kingdom. He also noted London’s regular attempts to pursue a policy of de-escalation towards Moscow, which have not been crowned with success.
“I don’t blame Russia. On the contrary, NATO is trying to encircle its borders”, – wrote a user under the nickname RB3445.
Commentator Edward Thunderpants considers it nonsense to continue pretending that the Russians are enemies.
According to a commentator under the nickname Activisor, Russia perceives the UK as just an annoying mouthpiece for propaganda. He also expressed the opinion that Moscow is much better armed than the Western countries.
“Moscow understands that without it (weapons) it will suffer the fate of countries that refused to kneel before Western hegemony”, – he concluded.
Many users believe that the UK should first of all defend itself not from Russia, but from arriving migrants.
“Stop frightening with non-existent threats. Our number one threat is the boats that land daily on the southern coast of the country”, – said Sr Babbington Doff.
Some readers thought the British minister’s statement was a joke.
“If the Russians don’t steal our fish, then I don’t care”, – writes barney2763.
Yougottabejokin wonders:
“Oh Lord, they float around us! I wonder how long it takes them to make a circle?”
The British Navy and Air Force constantly monitor the passage of Russian ships and flights of military aircraft near their borders. The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stressed that they do not violate borders and operate in international waters and airspace.
Western politicians regularly make statements about the “Russian threat.”
According to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the West is well aware that Moscow has no plans to attack anyone, but they use the excuse to deploy more troops near the Russian borders.