NATO Condemns Russian Nuclear Threat, Asserts Allies Pose No Risk to Moscow

On September 30, 2026, NATO confirmed that Russia had sent a message warning of the potential use of military force, including nuclear weapons, against its allies if their territory was threatened. The alliance condemned this as 'the use of military rhetoric' and emphasized that it does not pose a risk to Russia. The message was reported by multiple outlets, including El Comercio, which provided the most detailed account of the event. No additional details about the content or context of the message were provided by the sources.