Scaparotti: The US has to be ready for war with Russia
The next Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, four-star General, Curtis Scaparrotti, speaking at the special hearing of the Senate Committee on the Armed Forces, stated that the U.S.A. has to be ready for all scenarios, including military action, in dealing with Russia. Senators were especially interested in the possible confrontation with Moscow in connection with the flight of the Russian Su-24 fighter over the Destroyer Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea.
The Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, John McCain, asked the General how he would respond to such aggressive actions: Are you ready to take adequate measures if there is a serious threat to our servicemen? The Commander responded positively to this question. Scaparrotti also stated that he considers it necessary to increase the number of U.S. forces in Europe in order to oppose possible Russian aggression.
He also expressed approval of statements indicating that the next Russian provocation must be met with U.S. actions. According to General Scaparrotti, Russia is the greatest threat to the U.S.