NATO commander says the alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight'

Summary

NATO's top military commander said on Monday 12 October that the alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' if attacked, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the LA Times and PBS NewsHour reported. European nations have in recent months faced an escalation of covert Russian activity, including an arson attack on an Estonian defense company and a failed attempt to attack a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport, according to the LA Times, and European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with covert attacks or a limited military incursion, PBS NewsHour reported.

Latest: NATO's top military commander said the alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' if attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with covert attacks or a limited military incursion.

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