Russian official threatens NATO capital
A Kremlin-linked aide reportedly said a NATO capital could “cease to exist,” issuing an extreme threat amid tensions with the alliance. No concrete military action is indicated.
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Why it matters
Such rhetoric raises escalation risks between Russia and NATO, even without evidence of an imminent attack.
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- Kremlin issues chilling threat to NATO capital city as top aide says it will 'cease to exist' ↗mirror.co.uk · Article published: Sep 16, 2026, 2:07 AM UTC
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