The alliance does not seek confrontation with Russia, but an attack on one of its members is tantamount to an attack on all, Lloyd Austin warned.
NATO does not seek war against Russia, but the Alliance will continue to adhere to the principle of collective security. This is what US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a briefing on Wednesday, August 10, according to the US Department on his Twitter.
“Let’s be clear: we do not seek confrontation and do not threaten Russia. Our updated position simply reflects our unwavering and solemn commitment to Article 5. An attack on a NATO ally is an -attack all NATO allies,” the US official said.
According to him, the current situation in global politics requires the Alliance to quickly and reliably respond to challenges.
.@SecDef: Let’s be clear. We are not looking for confrontation and there is no threat to Russia. Our updated posture simply reflects our continued and solemn commitment to Article Five. And one attack on the other @NATO ally is an attack on every NATO ally. #WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/5fjWhv1jpu
— Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) August 10, 2022
Recall that Ukraine has become a member of the cooperation program between the armies of NATO countries.
Earlier, the former NATO commander estimated the possibility of a nuclear strike on Ukraine. James Stavridis believes that the concern that Putin will use weapons of mass destruction is justified, but that they are likely to be chemical, not nuclear.
In addition, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Europe is going through the most dangerous situation since the Second World War.
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