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Ryabkov Warns Rising Risk of Direct Russia-NATO Clash

5/19/2026

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Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that the risk of a direct Russia-NATO clash is rising.
He made the statement to TASS on May 19.
Ryabkov said European capitals are promoting a narrative of an imminent high-intensity war with Russia.
He linked recent provocative actions in the nuclear sphere to mounting strategic risks.

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Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that the risk of a direct Russia-NATO clash is rising.
He made the statement to TASS on May 19.
Ryabkov said European capitals are promoting a narrative of an imminent high-intensity war with Russia.
He linked recent provocative actions in the nuclear sphere to mounting strategic risks.