NATO’s senior military officer said the alliance was confronting efforts by Russia to increase its military capabilities on virtually every level and allies were on guard to prevent any repeat of the Kremlin’s military intervention in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
Speaking at a POLITICO Brussels Playbook breakfast Monday, General Petr Pavel, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, said that while Russia’s intentions were not necessarily clear, its growing military prowess was undeniable.
“We in uniform, we define the threat based on two major elements. One is the capability, the other is the intent,” Pavel told POLITICO’s Ryan Heath. “When it comes to …read more
Source: European Voice
