Ukraine’s defeat would raise risk of clash between Russia, NATO

Ukraine’s defeat would raise risk of clash between Russia, NATO — US defense secretary

World February 29, 21:12

Lloyd Austin claimed that Russian leadership "won’t stop there" if Ukraine is defeated

WASHINGTON, February 29. /TASS/. If Ukraine falls, Russia and NATO could come into a direct military conflict, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the House Armed Services Committee.

He said Russian leadership "won’t stop there" if Ukraine is defeated.

"Quite frankly, if Ukraine falls, I really believe that NATO will be in a fight with Russia," Austin said in a hearing dedicated to his hospitalization in January.