UK defence minister says NATO does not want war with Russia

UK Defence Minister Wes Stirling said NATO does not want war with Russia at a press conference in Warsaw.

He said the alliance is ready to defend every inch of its territory if a war begins.

NATO is a military alliance whose members include the United Kingdom.

Stirling’s statement describes NATO’s position as seeking to avoid war while remaining prepared to defend its members.

The remarks concern NATO’s readiness to protect its territory in a conflict with Russia.

He did not say that a war had begun or describe any next steps.