NATO's top commander says alliance holds military edge over Russia
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's commander-in-chief, said the alliance is militarily superior to Russia in the event of a war, German media reported.
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NATO's commander-in-chief, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, said the alliance holds a military advantage over Russia in the event of a war, according to the German magazine Stern.
The German newsmagazine Der Spiegel also reported on Grynkewich's remarks on possible war scenarios between NATO and Russia.
Further detail of what Grynkewich said was not available beyond the comments carried by Stern.
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What we know
- 2+ outlets · Der Spiegel, Stern NATO's commander-in-chief, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, said the alliance is militarily superior to Russia in a war scenario, Stern reported.
- 1 outlet · Der Spiegel Der Spiegel also reported on his remarks about war scenarios with Russia.
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- Unconfirmed Further detail of Grynkewich's comments beyond the superiority claim reported by Stern.
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Why it matters for Europe
Statements from NATO's top military commander about the alliance's readiness against Russia carry particular weight for member states along , at a time when the war in Ukraine continues and several NATO states have reported and hybrid incidents blamed on Moscow.
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Questions and answers
- Who is Alexus Grynkewich?
- He is NATO's commander-in-chief, who commented on the alliance's military position against Russia, according to German media.
- What did he say?
- That NATO is militarily superior to Russia in the event of a war, Stern reported.
- Which outlets reported this?
- Germany's Stern and Der Spiegel.
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