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Norway Foreign Minister Says Russian Nuclear Weapons Threaten U.S. Cities
Norway's foreign minister told a NATO meeting that Russian nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula could destroy most American cities. The minister called for continued U.S. involvement in the alliance.
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Norway's foreign minister warned at a NATO foreign ministers meeting that Russian nuclear weapons pose a direct threat to American cities.
The minister pointed to the Kola Peninsula, which borders Norway and hosts Russia's Northern Fleet. The fleet includes nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines that serve as a nuclear deterrent. The minister stated that these weapons "have the capacity to destroy almost all American cities" and said a strong NATO partnership is needed to prevent such an outcome.
The minister also said the battlefield situation has improved for Ukraine and that Russia is "in a bad place." The minister described Ukraine as a security provider and world leader in drone and anti-drone warfare. The minister added that Europe is increasing its defense spending but that NATO remains beneficial for the United States as well.
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