Moscow Concerned About NATO Exercise in Georgia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said July 29 that NATO activity close to Russia’s borders forces Moscow to take security measures in response. “This is yet another proof that NATO with its military infrastructure is around our borders. Moreover, it has come in contact with our borders rather than is just around them,” he said in reference to NATO’s Agile Spirit exercise which kicked off in Georgia on July 26, reported TASS. “This, of course, prompts us to keep a close watch on the situation. Importantly, this makes us take measures to ensure our security. This is what our President and our defense minister have spoken about on many occasions as well as our representatives at various levels,” he said.