U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes

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U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes

The mixed signals expose a split in President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, amid strain on energy markets.

October 12, 2026 at 5:51 p.m. EDTYesterday at 5:51 p.m. EDT

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*Gen. Alex Grynkewich, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Europe, delivers a speech at the Warsaw Security Forum on Monday. (Omar Marques/Getty Images)*

By Ellen Francis

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Greg Miller

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Francesca Ebel

BRUSSELS — The top U.S. and NATO military commander in Europe vowed wide-scale measures to thwart any Russian attack on the continent, in an address Monday meant to signal reassurance to Europe and strength to Moscow.

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