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Pence warns Russia will strike a Nato country if it wins Ukraine war

Mike Pence has 'no doubt' Russia will attack Nato country if successful in Ukraine
  • Mike Pence, Donald Trump's former vice president, stated his belief that Russia would cross a Nato country's border if it wins in Ukraine.
  • Speaking on Newsnight, Pence indicated that the US and its European allies would be compelled to "confront [Russian President Vladimir Putin] militarily" if Russia expanded its war efforts.
  • He described the US role as a "backstop" in confronting aggression, with European allies expected to be at the forefront.
  • Pence praised the "coalition of the willing" for formulating security guarantees that he believes would create conditions for a lasting peace and have captured Putin's attention.
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