Joseph Dunford
The Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff of the Armed forces of the United States Joseph Dunford said that Russia has the greatest potential in the military sphere among all States that pose a threat to Washington. This statement reports TASS, it was made on Saturday, July 22, during a speech at a security conference in aspen.
The General noted that “Russia is the most serious threat” from those faced by the United States.” Among the countries that pose a threat, he has ranked North Korea, Iran and China.
Dunford explained that among these States, Russia has the greatest potential in the military sphere and has “the largest cumulative capabilities” in this area. In particular, he pointed to Moscow’s nuclear potential and capability to act in cyberspace.
According to Dunford, the US does not have the ability to concentrate only on one of those threats, adding that a threat that requires the most urgent action, he believes North Korea.
In February, the Pentagon chief James Mattis meeting with defense Ministers of countries-members of NATO declared that negotiations with Russia must lead from a position of strength. According to him, despite attempts to communicate with Moscow, NATO must be prepared to defend yourself in the case that “Russia wants to act contrary to international law”. At the same time, he added that, “like the darkest days of the cold war, the United States remains willing to maintain open channels for political cooperation and de-escalation of tension”.