NATO Does Not Expect Global Conflict in Europe, Senior NATO Commander Says

Alexus Grynkewich noted that the alliance will remain in contact with all sides on the continent and is working to prevent direct conflict.

Brussels, October 12. /TASS/. Aleksos Grinkevich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said that a global conflict in Europe is not inevitable.

"Let me make one thing very clear: I do not assess that conflict is imminent or inevitable. It is not," he told the Warsaw Security Council. He noted that on the contrary, the coalition will communicate with all sides of the continent and try to avoid direct conflict.

Grinkovic said that NATO does not intend to escalate the current situation, but will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.