Putin prepares an offensive - NATO takes urgent measures
NATO countries have begun unprecedented preparations for a possible limited provocation from Russia, including drone strikes, border violations, or sabotage. The reasons for alarm include the intensification of hybrid warfare, airspace violations, and uncertainty about Moscow's intentions. European intelligence agencies warn of a possible attack in the coming months, although there is no consensus on the inevitability of an attack.
NATO countries have begun unprecedented preparations for a possible war with Russia, which Vladimir Putin could start soon. This is not about a full-scale invasion, which is considered unlikely, but about a limited provocation — a drone or missile strike, a border violation, sabotage, or another incident that would put the alliance before the question of whether a military response is necessary. The cause for alarm is the intensification of Russian hybrid warfare in Europe, violations of NATO countries' airspace, the slowdown of Russian forces in Ukraine, deeper Ukrainian strikes on Russia, the completion of elections in the Russian Federation, and doubts about the US's readiness to ensure Europe's security. European intelligence agencies warn of a possible limited provocation in the coming months. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that Moscow may test NATO's readiness to invoke Article 5. French President Emmanuel Macron called these concerns justified. At the same time, the head of the Latvian security service, Normunds Mežviets, stated that there are currently no signs of an imminent attack. Similar warnings are being heard in Estonia and Finland. Alarm in Europe is growing, but Russia's specific intentions remain uncertain.