ADVERTISEMENT

The US military has 'turned a corner' on Russia — but there are still 2 big threats

The top US general in Europe says that Russia's military modernization is making the country an increasingly large threat to the US and its European allies.

  • General Curtis Scaparrotti says that Russia's military modernization is making the country an increasingly large threat to the US and its European allies.
  • The general also said that Russia's cyber activities aimed at undermining US leadership and fracturing NATO are a concerning threat, and that he does not have a "good picture" of Russia's cyber infrastructure.
  • Scaparrotti did say that the NATO Alliance was strong and that it was still a very capable conventional force that could deal with threats in the region.
ADVERTISEMENT

General Curtis Scaparrotti, the

Scaparrotti generally described Russia as a threat in two ways — its modernization efforts giving rise to a capable and strong conventional military, and the use of cyber warfare to help sow confusion and spread disinformation in rival countries.

Concern about the superiority of the Russian military on the ground is not new. Then-lieutenant general H.R. McMaster said in 2016 that the US was "

FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended articles

Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa ranked as Africa's most polluted countries in new report

Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa ranked as Africa's most polluted countries in new report

10 African countries with the lowest life expectancy according to the World Bank

10 African countries with the lowest life expectancy according to the World Bank

Kenyan women are more obese than their men - here’s why

Kenyan women are more obese than their men - here’s why

Africa’s richest man Dangote stands between Europe and $17 billion in revenue

Africa’s richest man Dangote stands between Europe and $17 billion in revenue

After months of exchanging blows, Kenya and Uganda takes steps towards resolution

After months of exchanging blows, Kenya and Uganda takes steps towards resolution

Africa's first black billionaire could join $2.9 billion Vivendi bid for MultiChoice

Africa's first black billionaire could join $2.9 billion Vivendi bid for MultiChoice

10 most dangerous African countries in 2024

10 most dangerous African countries in 2024

Russia’s nuclear influence expands further north of Africa

Russia’s nuclear influence expands further north of Africa

Navigating the future: How AI transforms selling on Amazon

Navigating the future: How AI transforms selling on Amazon

ADVERTISEMENT