Russia vs. NATO: Is Europe approaching war? | With Yair Navot

A daily podcast by ynet hosted by Sharon Kidon and Yair Navot, a Russia affairs commentator, examining the growing tension between Russia and NATO. Navot explains that Russia avoids open confrontation and prefers sabotage operations it can deny, but the escalation stems from the war in Ukraine and NATO's aid to Kyiv. Putin, he says, feels his back is against the wall and does not intend to surrender.

The ynet podcast "The Headline," hosted by Sharon Kidon and Yair Navot, a Russia affairs commentator, analyzes the growing tension between Russia and NATO. Navot explains that the current tension is among the highest since the Cold War, and that Russia is raising the level of its activity in Europe while avoiding open confrontation. Most operations are acts of sabotage against facilities of companies linked to defense industries, which can be denied. The escalation, he says, stems from the war in Ukraine and NATO's active support for Kyiv with weapons and intelligence. Navot notes that Russia is failing to advance on the front and is even losing territory, while Ukraine attacks deep inside Russia causing economic damage. Putin, he says, feels his back is against the wall and does not intend to sign a ceasefire, and from his perspective the only option is to involve NATO. The podcast presents an analysis by an expert commentator, relying on his quoted statements.