# NATO’s top US commander warns Russia any ‘foolish’ attack on allies would be ‘futile’

https://mins.news/en/item/96827

- France 24, 2026-10-12 12:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261012-nato-s-top-us-commander-warns-russia-that-any-foolish-attack-on-allies-would-be-futile

> NATO’s top US military commander in Europe said Monday that any “foolish” attack on the alliance would be “utterly futile.” The warning to Russia comes as European fears grow over threats from Moscow, including “hybrid” warfare and cyberattacks.

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