NATO's four-month long military exercises near Russia's borders, known as Steadfast Defender, are proof the alliance is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman stated that Moscow is not involved in hybrid attacks on NATO countries. She argued that such accusations aim to shift focus away from the Alliance's actions,

Russia slammed Nato’s four-month long military exercises near its borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Nato is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia. The Putin administration has warned Nato against its military activities near Russia.