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NATO Backs Ukraine, Declares Russia's War a Strategic Failure

11/3/2025

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO's Military Committee, says NATO will support Ukraine until peace is achieved and remains committed to Article 5.
He calls Russia-Ukraine war a strategic failure for President Vladimir Putin and notes it spurred Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Dragone says European nations are united in defending Ukraine and have raised defense spending.
He downplays Russia's nuclear capabilities, stating NATO is a defensive alliance.

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO's Military Committee, says NATO will support Ukraine until peace is achieved and remains committed to Article 5.
He calls Russia-Ukraine war a strategic failure for President Vladimir Putin and notes it spurred Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Dragone says European nations are united in defending Ukraine and have raised defense spending.
He downplays Russia's nuclear capabilities, stating NATO is a defensive alliance.