NATO warns of ‘troubling’ Russian escalation in Syria
This video released Wednesday by Russia's defense ministry shows Russian warships in the Caspian Sea launching cruise missiles on targets in Syria. (Russian Defense Ministry/YouTube)
By Erin Cunningham and Craig Whitlock-October 8BEIRUT — NATO’s secretary general warned Thursday of a “troubling escalation” in Russian military activities in Syria, saying the alliance stands firmly behind member Turkey even as Moscow broadens its air and sea attacks.
“NATO is able and ready to defend all allies, including Turkey, against any threat,” Jens Stoltenberg said from the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels as defense ministers gathered for a meeting.
