Anders Fogh Rasmussen did not rule out the possibility of a clash between NATO and the Russian Federation.
The risk of direct armed conflict between NATO and Russia exists . The reason for the war between the Russian Federation and the Alliance could be Moscow's attack on Lithuania. This was stated by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.
In particular, journalists asked the former Secretary General whether he sees the risk of a direct armed conflict between NATO and Russia in the next few months or years.
In his answer, Anders Fogh Rasmussen did not rule out the possibility of war between the Russian Federation and the Alliance.
“I wish I could answer with a clear “no.'' But after the Russian threats against Lithuania due to the issue of transit through this country, I must warn and state that if Russia touches Lithuanian shores, it will be a situation of the fifth article (of the NATO treaty, on collective defense – ed.), which will initiate a decisive military NATO's response. This is a conflict with Russia,” said the former Secretary General of the Alliance.
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Recall that the Russian Federation blamed Lithuania for the blockade of Kaliningrad and NATO in aggression and violation of sovereignty, and warned that Russia will be forced to resort to “self-defense”. through Lithuania to the Russian Kaliningrad goods of the Russian Federation, which are under sanctions.
Lithuania called this option unacceptable. The head of the Lithuanian diplomatic service said that the concessions could encourage Russia to further aggressive behavior.
