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Is NATO preparing for war with Russia and China?

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NATO is conducting major military exercises and preparing for potential conflicts with Russia and China, focusing on deterrence and readiness. Leaders stress that war is not inevitable, but emphasize the need to be prepared for any contingency. NATO is also learning from the Ukraine conflict, especially in drone and AI warfare.

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NATO warship prepares for possible conflict with Russia

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  • NATO forces, including a British aircraft carrier, are conducting joint military exercises. 6s
  • The exercises are a response to ongoing Russian aggression, such as airspace incursions. 24s
  • General Grinkovic warns NATO must be ready for possible conflicts with Russia and China by 2027. 38s
  • NATO's main goal is to deter conflict, and the alliance is increasing its readiness. 1m 3s
  • NATO is learning from Ukraine's defense against Russia, especially regarding drones and AI. 1m 36s
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NATO warship prepares for possible conflict with Russia
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3 hours ago
NATO warship prepares for possible conflict with Russia

General Alexis Grinkovic recently warned NATO must be prepared for the possibility of two conflicts—with Russia and China—by 2027.

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3 hours ago
NATO warship prepares for possible conflict with Russia

When asked if war with Russia or China is inevitable, General Grinkovic replied, 'Absolutely not. Our main goal is to deter that conflict from ever happening.'

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3 hours ago
NATO warship prepares for possible conflict with Russia

He stated NATO is ready today, will be more ready tomorrow, and even more ready the day after that.

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18 hours ago
Inside a NATO warship preparing for possible conflict with Russia

General Alexis Grinkovic, NATO's supreme allied commander in Europe, emphasized the need for NATO to be ready for concurrent conflicts with Russia and China by 2027.

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18 hours ago
Inside a NATO warship preparing for possible conflict with Russia

General Grinkovic stated that while war with Russia or China is not inevitable, NATO's primary goal is to deter such conflicts and be prepared for any contingency.

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18 hours ago
Inside a NATO warship preparing for possible conflict with Russia

General Grinkovic affirmed that the US-led NATO alliance is ready to fight a war if necessary, and that this readiness serves as the best deterrent against adversaries.

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