Army chief: Russia undeniably gravest threat to Europe

The head of the Czech Army says nobody can deny that Russia is currently the most urgent, direct and grave threat to Europe. Karel Řehka made the comment in a discussion in the US city of Houston on Friday reflecting on 25 years of Czech membership of NATO and the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the alliance.

The head of the General Staff of the Czech Army said that a NATO summit in Washington during the week had shown that the organisation was essential for security and defence.