Russia Criticizes US Proxy Forces for Escalating Arms Race in Asia-Pacific
Russia condemns US attempts to use proxy forces to fuel arms race in Asia-Pacific — MFA
Image: Тасс
Russia has condemned the United States for using proxy forces to escalate the arms race in the Asia-Pacific region. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that this approach threatens the stability of the ASEAN-centric security architecture and could lead to new divisions in the region.
- 01Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, criticized US actions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- 02Zakharova highlighted that US proxy forces risk destabilizing the existing security order in the Asia-Pacific.
- 03She noted that militarization under NATO's influence is occurring in regions without prior conflict potential.
- 04The US is accused of creating new dividing lines and offering services to the region without a positive history.
- 05Russia advocates for political and diplomatic solutions to conflicts through existing multilateral dialogue platforms.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
During a briefing at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the United States' ongoing efforts to use proxy forces to escalate an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region. She stated that these actions pose a significant risk to the stability of the ASEAN-centric security architecture and could lead to the emergence of new dividing lines. Zakharova emphasized that the militarization of various regions, influenced by NATO, is occurring in areas where there was previously no conflict potential. Additionally, she criticized the US for attempting to impose its influence in the region without being invited and lacking a positive track record. Russia, in contrast, promotes a political and diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts, leveraging existing multilateral dialogue platforms that have proven effective in fostering cooperation. Zakharova's remarks underscore Moscow's concerns about the implications of US military strategies in the Asia-Pacific.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The tensions in the Asia-Pacific region could lead to increased military presence and arms buildup, affecting regional security dynamics.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe the US's actions in the Asia-Pacific will lead to increased tensions?
Connecting to poll...
More about Russian Foreign Ministry
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.