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Stoltenberg Says NATO Deterrence Prevented Russia Nuclear Use

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Jens Stoltenberg says NATO’s unified deterrence has stopped Russia from using nuclear weapons.
Autumn 2022 NATO intelligence estimated a 10-25 percent chance Russia would employ a nuclear weapon.
He warned that preserving Article 5 credibility deters attacks on Baltic NATO members.
He estimated Russia loses about 1,000 soldiers daily, dead or severely wounded.
He cautioned that a Russian victory would embolden Putin and Beijing, making the world more dangerous.

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Jens Stoltenberg says NATO’s unified deterrence has stopped Russia from using nuclear weapons.
Autumn 2022 NATO intelligence estimated a 10-25 percent chance Russia would employ a nuclear weapon.
He warned that preserving Article 5 credibility deters attacks on Baltic NATO members.
He estimated Russia loses about 1,000 soldiers daily, dead or severely wounded.
He cautioned that a Russian victory would embolden Putin and Beijing, making the world more dangerous.