NATO sees no imminent threat of Russian attack despite hybrid escalation
NATO said Russia is stepping up hybrid activities in Europe, but the alliance currently sees no imminent threat of an attack, Reuters reported.
NATO has observed Russia ramping up hybrid activities in Europe, yet the alliance remains unconvinced that an imminent attack is imminent, according to Reuters. A NATO official declared, "Although the Russians are facing very serious resistance from Ukraine, they are intensifying attacks on Ukraine as well as hybrid activities in Europe.
At this time, we do not see an imminent threat of attack." The official further emphasized NATO's unwavering vigilance and readiness to face various threats. Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed his belief that Russia would not dare to attack NATO countries, though he urged NATO members to "prepare for the worst in order to prevent it."
European officials, however, maintain that there is currently no concrete evidence suggesting Russia is gearing up for a conventional military assault on NATO or any of the Baltic states. CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent secret visit to Moscow was believed to encompass discussions on ending the war against Ukraine, reaffirming NATO's Article 5 commitments, and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Despite reports of Ratcliffe's visit, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed no concern about Russia potentially attacking NATO countries, stating, "I’m not concerned ... at all. There's no problem."
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