Statement by NATO Supreme Allied Commander on the Alliance’s defense capabilities

Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. Air Force General Christopher Cavoli, stated that the alliance will respond to any attack. According to the general, the alliance's defense plan provides for stopping an adversary's attack, weakening the offensive, and destroying its forces if necessary, so that any attack proves completely futile. 1TV+1

According to 1tv, the general used the word "reckless," while according to imedinews, he used the word "foolish" to describe those who would decide to attack the alliance. Cavoli noted that the alliance's defensive nature should not be perceived as weakness. 1TV+1

According to imedinews, Cavoli explained that he does not consider a conflict inevitable or expected in the near future. He emphasized that allies must continue consultations and clearly show Russia where the alliance's "red lines" are. Imedi