Defence
Attack on NATO Member State Fits Russian Strategy: 'Putin Cannot Retreat'
The Danish intelligence service warned of a potential Russian attack on a NATO member, a scenario experts say aligns with Vladimir Putin's strategy to exhaust Western resolve. While the risk remains small, hybrid threats such as cyberattacks and sabotage are escalating, evidenced by recent incidents in Poland. Experts Hans van Koningsbrugge and Hubert Smeets note that Putin aims to make European nations war-weary while avoiding direct invasion. The ongoing war in Ukraine has mobilized Russian society, making it nearly impossible for Putin to stop without a perceived victory. By involving Europe, Moscow hopes to foster political division within the West and delay economic consequences at home.
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