Kremlin accuses US on escalating tensions in Europe

"Any measures taken by Russia to ensure its own security and interests are also within reason," the Kremlin spokesman added

"We are constantly urging our American partners to stop escalating tensions on the European continent," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday, Qazet.az reports citing The Barrons.

"Unfortunately, Americans are continuing to do it," he said, adding that the most recent deployment of US troops to bolster NATO forces in Europe only worsened tensions.

"Obviously, these are not the steps aimed at de-escalating tensions, on the contrary, these are actions that lead to an increase in tensions," Peskov said.

"Any measures taken by Russia to ensure its own security and interests are also within reason," the Kremlin spokesman added.