NATO top commander to warn Russia over counter-attack ability

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNATO's top commander is preparing to warn Russia that the alliance is ready and able to counter-attack if it is struck.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhat's the warning actually about, Hank? Because it sounds big.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFrance 24 reports the message is about capability: that NATO can hit back, and that Moscow should not doubt it.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt lands amid rising tension over the war in Ukraine.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd who is affected by a message like that?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMostly the countries on NATO's eastern edge, which live closest to Russia and have the most to gain from a clear deterrent.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFor everyone else, it is a signal about how far the alliance would go.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo what should we be keeping an eye on?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHow Moscow responds, and whether the commander gives any detail on what a counter-attack would involve. The reporting so far does not say.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo it's a warning with the fine print still missing.