Lavrov warns of risks of creating military blocs in Asia

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Lavrov warns of risks of creating military blocs in Asia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has spoken about the serious risks associated with the creation of military blocs in the Asia-Pacific region, warning that such steps could lead to an escalation of confrontation and its transition to a "hot phase." The head of Russian diplomacy said this at a press conference following the East Asian Summit.

Lavrov commented on Japan's proposal to create a NATO-like military alliance in Asia, noting that it poses a threat to stability in the region. According to him, Moscow is concerned about Western attempts to increase the militarization of the Asia-Pacific region and use regional structures such as ASEAN against Russia and China.

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