NATO changes "and" to "or": ending parallel mission requirement

NATO allies are negotiating the largest military planning reform in at least 20 years. In a major war in Europe, the Alliance would no longer be required to simultaneously conduct missions in Kosovo, Iraq and other regions — the word "and" in key documents would be replaced with "or". The change is driven by warnings of Russian readiness to attack NATO by 2029 and pressure from Washington, which may soon withdraw some troops from Europe. NATO's eastern flank supports the reform.

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