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

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NATO's top US commander warns Russia that any 'foolish' attack on allies would be 'futile'WorldPing
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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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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:41:41 UTC.

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