Russia knows it should not attack NATO -- Estonian PM
There is currently no direct conventional threat from Russia to the Nordic and Baltic countries or other NATO members, but Moscow will continue its hybrid attacks and efforts aimed at discouraging partners from providing further assistance to Ukraine.
Estonian Prime Minister Krištiāns Michal expressed the military assessment that NATO is functioning effectively and Russia knows attacking it is not worth the risk. Michal stated that NATO and European countries can feel confident as there is no direct threat to them. However, he warned that Russia is attempting to instill fear in others rather than focusing on Ukraine.
Michal pointed out that Russia is likely to engage in additional hybrid attacks across the European Union, urging vigilance. She noted that Vladimir Putin had once been described as a "grandmaster of cognitive warfare" who convinced others he would easily take Kyiv within three days. Yet, the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga, as well as facilities in major cities, are now burning, protected by layered air defenses, and warehouses and other targets are under attack.
Michal argued that Putin's cognitive warfare is falling apart, and a question arises: what will a rat do when it is cornered? She believes more defense investment and support for Ukrainian technologies and defense industries are necessary. Michal emphasized that despite Putin's current "troubles with his cognitive warfare," Ukraine's momentum must be maintained.
She called for continued support for Ukraine's inclusion in the European Union and NATO, criticizing those who think sanctions should be lifted and businesses conducted with Russia.
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