DISINFO: NATO uses false “Russian threat” as pretext to expand its presence near Russian borders
SUMMARY
NATO is aware that Moscow has no intention of attacking anyone, but is exploiting a non-existent “Russian threat” in order to increase NATO’s presence close to Russia’s borders.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative claiming that the “Russian threat” is a false idea created and spread by NATO and the US to encircle and weaken Russia. Russia’s annexation of Crimea and destabilization of eastern Ukraine is the source of NATO's concerns about the challenge Russia poses to the post-Cold War security order in Europe. For similar cases, see here and here.