The U.S. ambassador to NATO calls on allies to reject deliberate acts of hybrid warfare and promises U.S. support

NATO member states should not tolerate deliberate acts of hybrid warfare, Matthew Whitaker, the United States ambassador to NATO, said on Saturday. The American official said Washington would support allied countries affected in managing such incidents.

The statement represents a message of support for member states facing actions intended to undermine their security without escalating into a conventional military conflict. Whitaker did not refer to a specific incident and provided no details about the countries involved.

The U.S. ambassador stressed that deliberate acts of hybrid warfare should not be treated as ordinary situations or tolerated by the Alliance. In this context, the United States is reaffirming its readiness to stand with its allies in managing and countering such incidents.

The message comes amid NATO’s concerns about threats combining political pressure, destabilization efforts, and other methods that may affect the security of member states. The statement does not specify the concrete measures the U.S. or NATO might adopt in the event of future incidents.1)