Putin: NATO is trying to overstep its geographical limits and is violating its own doctrines

The Russian President s key statements at a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu and Chinese Central Military Council Vice Chairman, Zhang Youxia: Western countries are trying to create new political alliances. We see this and react in a balanced way, thanks to naval and air exercises; Moscow and Beijing are reacting calmly to attempts by the US to create military and political blocs in Asia and to strengthen their defence capabilities; Russian and Chinese contacts in the military and militarytechnical spheres are becoming increasingly important; Cooperation between Russia and China is constructive and a serious factor in stabilising the international situation.