
NATO's top military commander stated the alliance is 'ready to fight tonight' if attacked, speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum amid warnings from European officials that Russia may test NATO's defenses through covert attacks or limited military incursions, citing recent incidents in Estonia and Germany.
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European nations have experienced increased covert Russian activity, including an arson attack on an Estonian defense company and a failed attempt to attack a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport.
Nato’s top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test Nato’s defences with increased covert attacks or a limited military incursion.
European nations have in recent months faced an escalation of covert Russian activity, including an arson attack on an Estonian defence company and a failed attempt to attack a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport.
Grynkewich spoke at the Warsaw Security Forum to set out what he called Nato’s “Theory of Victory”. The Nato commander said he does not believe that a conflict is imminent or inevitable and that the most effective way to preserve peace is to prepare for war and to maintain open lines of communication to “resolve misunderstandings”.
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NATO will increase military readiness and surveillance in response to ongoing hybrid threats
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