Germany warns Russia may be preparing attack on NATO
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
German security officials believe the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale conventional war with NATO by the end of the decade.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59867996

German media outlets Süddeutsche Zeitung, WDR, and NDR also cite the report, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears intent on testing NATO’s Article 5 guarantees. The alliance’s mutual defence clause obliges member states to come to one another’s aid if attacked. The assessment suggests Putin may seek to challenge how seriously that commitment would be honoured.

    • RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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      8 days ago

      Hey, some years ago we said the same about Russia invading Ukraine. Maybe Russia’s actions aren’t directed by logic.

      • notsoshaihulud@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        8 days ago

        Maybe Russia’s actions aren’t directed by logic.

        They are, just not the kind of logic that considers human lives valuable.

    • spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      8 days ago

      Lol, imagine thinking the USA and Russia would be on opposite sides when we have multiple Russian assets in the White House. And in Congress. And probably in the supreme court.