The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization warned the U.S. Congress on Wednesday of the threat posed by 'a more assertive Russia,' including a massive military buildup, threats to sovereign states, the use of nerve agents and cyberattacks. Saying 'time is running out,' Stoltenberg
WASHINGTON - The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization warned the U.S. Congress on Wednesday of the threat posed by"a more assertive Russia," including a massive military buildup, threats to sovereign states, the use of nerve agents and cyberattacks.
"NATO has no intention of deploying land-based nuclear missiles in Europe," Stoltenberg said."But NATO will always take the necessary steps to provide credible and effective deterrence." Members of Congress, who greeted Stoltenberg with repeated cheers and standing ovations, said they viewed his address to the joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate as a chance to reaffirm the American commitment to the NATO alliance despite Trump’s mixed signals.
Members of Congress have also introduced legislation expressing support for NATO or seeking to keep any president from withdrawing from the alliance without lawmakers' approval. He also criticized Turkey's pursuit of a Russian missile system that Washington sees as a threat to U.S. and NATO military security.
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