NATO Officials Address Russian Military Threats

NATO's new Secretary-General Mark Rutte has downplayed the immediate threat of Russian nuclear weapons, urging member countries not to yield to Putin's threats, which could set a dangerous precedent. Meanwhile, NATO and NORAD have reported increased Russian military activity near their borders, including unsafe maneuvers by Russian aircraft that could lead to miscalculations. Stoltenberg emphasized that Russia's nuclear threats are attempts to intimidate NATO allies and hinder support for Ukraine, reaffirming the alliance's commitment to Ukraine's right to self-defense. In the context of military capabilities, both Russia and China are strengthening their submarine fleets, with China achieving continuous readiness for its strategic nuclear submarines. Russian submarines, half of which are nuclear, are being noted as a threat to NATO's maritime operations, leading to calls for enhanced tracking technology. NATO officials are advocating for collaborative efforts among member states to improve maritime information and counter these underwater threats.