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NATO Deputy Commander Warns Putin Is Becoming More Cavalier and Open to Risk as Ukraine War Drags On

NATO's deputy commander in Europe, Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer, warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming 'increasingly cavalier, dangerous and risk accepting' as the Ukraine war continues. The warning comes amid concerns that Moscow may test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks. The statement was made during a security conference in Tallinn, Estonia.

Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer, NATO's deputy commander in Europe, issued a stark warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is growing more reckless and willing to take risks as the Ukraine war enters its fourth year. The warning was delivered at a security conference in Tallinn, Estonia, where Stringer spoke to The Associated Press. The statement reflects growing unease among NATO officials about Moscow's strategic approach and potential for escalation.

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PublicPBSSep 23, 09:03 PM
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on - PBS

Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on  PBS

IndependentKorea HeraldSep 23, 06:18 AM
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming “increasingly cavalier, dangerous and risk accepting,” as his war in Ukraine drags on and as he seeks to divide Western allies, NATO's deputy commander in Europe said Tuesday. Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included sa

IndependentArab NewsSep 23, 02:07 AM
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on - Arab News

Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on  Arab News

WireAssociated PressSep 23, 12:08 AM
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on - AP News

Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on  AP News