Germany Reminds Russia Not To Boast That It Can Beat NATO

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JAKARTA - Russia should not boast they can win the war against NATO or a member of the alliance.

"We need to study the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, adapt it for ourselves, and develop our own concepts and structures because the war in Ukraine is our teacher," said German Defense Chief Carsten Breuer on Friday, November 7.

He reminded Moscow had hoped for a quick victory when it invaded its neighboring country in 2022. But that didn't happen.

"We have to prevent Russia from making miscalculations like this again. Russia should not assume that it can win the war against NATO or any NATO country," continued Breuer.

Earlier, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Mark Rutte said the alliance's collective force made it "totally unbeaten." He stressed

n believes no one dares to attack any NATO member.

If this country is attacked, there will be "31 other countries coming to save Romania. This is how NATO works," Secretary General Rutte told a joint news conference with Romanian President Nicusor Dan in Bucharest.

"And I think this makes us unbeaten, completely unbeaten. And that's why I'm sure no one will try."

Rutte stressed that Romania has become a "stung and valuable ally," who provides leadership in the strategic and vital Black Sea region.

He praised Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey for their joint efforts to expand mine disposal operations and patrols in the region.

NATO Secretary-General said NATO vigilance remained high amid repeated Russian drone attacks into Romanian airspace.

"NATO is taking these incidents very seriously, and we will remain vigilant. Prevention is the foundation of our defense, so we emphasize that NATO is ready, willing, and able to do whatever it takes to defend itself," Rutte said.