The head of NATO issued a direct and forceful warning during his visit to Warsaw, making it clear that any attack on Poland or any other NATO member would trigger a powerful response. His words left no room for doubt—if any country tries to threaten Poland’s security,

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned Russia that the alliance would always stand by Poland or any other ally and that its reaction to an attack would be “devastating.”

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization said the alliance will respond accordingly if ending the war in Ukraine leads to a settlement favorable to Moscow.