The Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergey Naryshkin, has raised concerns about European NATO member countries intensifying their preparations for a potential conflict with Russia. Naryshkin highlighted the significant uptick in military equipment and armaments production across Europe to meet the demands of NATO's Response Forces promptly.

Moreover, Naryshkin pointed out that European nations are actively engaging in mobilization exercises while subjecting their populations to extensive propaganda portraying Moscow as an imminent aggressor. This narrative serves to justify the escalating militarization efforts and anti-Russian policies adopted by these countries, according to Naryshkin.