Russia Says US Actions Threaten National Security
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The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US of threatening Moscow's national security.
In an interview with Russian state TV likely to worsen already poor relations with Washington, Lavrov blamed the Obama administration for what he described as a sharp deterioration in US-Russia ties.
"We have witnessed a fundamental change of circumstances when it comes to the aggressive Russophobia that now lies at the heart of US policy towards Russia," Lavrov said.
"It's not just a rhetorical Russophobia, but aggressive steps that really hurt our national interests and pose a threat to our security."
"This is a very dangerous game given that Russia, being in Syria at the invitation of the legitimate government of this country and having two bases there, has got air defense systems there to protect its assets," said Lavrov.
The remarks came as tensions continued to mount between the two powers and Russia stepped up its military presence in Eastern Europe, moving nuclear capable missiles close to Poland.
"We have witnessed a fundamental change of circumstances when it comes to the aggressive Russophobia that now lies at the heart of US policy towards Russia," state news agency RIA quoted Lavrov as saying.
He continued: "It's not just a rhetorical Russophobia, but aggressive steps that really hurt our national interests and pose a threat to our security."
Most recently, tensions between Russia and the US have been fuelled by the war in Syria.
Source: The Independent, Edited by website team
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