Pentagon Chief warns: A NATO-Russia conflict likely if Ukraine falls

"Speaking before the American House of Representatives' Armed Services Committee, US

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin highlighted the importance of approving a new aid package for Ukraine for global security. He pointed out that Vladimir Putin's success in Ukraine would likely embolden him to take more aggressive actions in the region. "Other leaders, particularly autocrats, will see this as an encouragement if we fail to support democracy," Austin explained.
The Pentagon head also mentioned the direct threat to the Baltic states should Ukraine lose. "If you're in the Baltic states, you're rightly worried about being next. They are well aware of Putin's capabilities. Frankly, if Ukraine falls, a NATO conflict with Russia seems inevitable," Austin stated." essanews