US Intelligence Uncovers Putin's Secret Plans
US intelligence has found that Putin does not intend to end the war in Ukraine and may expand hostilities, including an attack on a NATO country. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Kremlin is considering moving the fighting to Europe. Analysts assess the risk of a direct invasion as low but growing. Tusk warns of a possible attack within months.
US intelligence has determined that Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not intend to end the war in Ukraine and may expand hostilities beyond its borders, potentially attacking a NATO country. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing data from the US intelligence community. According to analysts, the Kremlin, under certain circumstances, could consider moving the fighting to European territory to break out of the protracted confrontation and change the situation on the front. Possible Moscow actions may include cyberattacks, provocations, and even a limited ground operation. The likelihood of a direct invasion of a NATO country is currently assessed as low but gradually increasing. Against this backdrop, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that an attack could occur within months, while most Alliance intelligence services consider a timeframe of several years more likely. The article also notes Washington's concern about the state of critical ammunition stockpiles, whose shortage could create difficulties in a conflict with Russia or China.