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NATO's top US commander warns Russia that any 'foolish' attack on allies would be 'futile'

France 2412 October 2026, 12:41 UTCRussia

NATO's top US military commander in Europe said Monday that any "foolish" attack on the alliance would be "utterly futile", a warning to Russia as European fears grow over the threat from Moscow that includes "hybrid" warfare and cyberattacks.

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