Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken stated that if Russian President Vladimir Putin attacks any NATO capital, including Brussels, Moscow will face severe consequences. Francken made these remarks in a recent statement, emphasizing the potential repercussions of such an attack on NATO member states.
This warning comes amid ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia, as the situation in Eastern Europe continues to evolve. The implications of a direct attack on a NATO capital would trigger a collective defense response from member nations, as stipulated under Article 5 of the NATO treaty.
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Francken"s statement underscores the seriousness with which NATO views any potential aggression from Russia, particularly as the alliance continues to monitor the situation closely.
