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The extensive use of hybrid measures by Russia increases the risk that Nato will eventually consider invoking its Article 5 mutual defence clause,
In Russia’s view, this goal would be reached if Article 5 were to remain without effect in case of a Russian attack,
If such views prevail in the Russian leadership, the risk of a military conflict in the coming years will also increase,
We've discussed contacts with our partners – with the US and others – and our coordinated work with them to implement what we've already agreed upon and to ensure the necessary additional military and political reinforcement. In particular, for the sake of inviting Ukraine to NATO,
I've outlined the specific air defence systems that are needed and can work. Our partners have these air defence systems,
We expect this [the delivery of all promised supplies], and it significantly affects the motivation and morale of our people,
The idea was we are a defensive alliance, so we will only sit and wait until we are attacked, and then when we are attacked, we will be able to shoot down the 'arrows' that come to us,
During a question-and-answer session after his address at the European Policy Center in Brussels, Bauer said ... referring to a Russian strike Mr. Bauer is either a fool or a provocateur. Perhaps both at once,
Mironov said in a statement to Newsweek, which referred to Russia's nuclear capabilities, which include "a hypersonic weapon from which no one has protection." The interesting dynamic here is that, were it not for the U.S. election, the Biden administration would probably be more concerned about the escalatory implications of its decisions than it currently appears to be,
During the meeting, NATO allies reaffirmed their support for Ukraine,
the alliance said in a statement after the talks