Finland says it ‘makes no sense’ for Russia to risk attack on a Nato nation
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe Russia would risk an attack against a Nato country, telling Germany’s Bild newspaper it would “make no sense” to test the resolve of the alliance. Western officials have warned of a growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including cyberattacks, against European countries potentially leading to a direct confrontation with the Nato…
Finland's President Alexander Stubb dismissed the notion that Russia would risk attacking a NATO nation, stating it would "make no sense" and "there is neither evidence nor facts to support it," according to an interview with Germany's Bild newspaper. Stubb, whose nation joined NATO in 2023, said Russia lacks the capability to confront the alliance, given its weak military strength in conventional weapons, missiles, and nuclear weapons.
The Finnish leader also pointed to Russia's ongoing losses in Ukraine, with the country reportedly losing around 30,000-35,000 troops per month and only recruiting around 27,000. With fewer soldiers and growing complexities, Stubb believed it was implausible for Russia to mount a two-front war. He emphasized Ukraine's critical role in safeguarding Europe against Russia, stating that if Ukraine were to lose, so would Europe.
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