Experts and politicians are increasingly saying loudly that Russia may not stop at Ukraine and will take military action against NATO countries. Minna Alander, a researcher from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, said in an interview with the “Ilta-Sanomat” daily that Western Europe is in a rather difficult situation because it did not foresee more conflicts on its continent. The expert also sees a “second meaning” to the emerging warnings about a Russian attack.
The Bundeswehr has plans in the event of a possible armed conflict with Russia, “Bild” recently reported . The secret document shows that the German Ministry of Defense predicts a possible escalation of tensions between NATO and Moscow in 2025.
Experts warn against Russia
— Russia’s main goal in the war with NATO is to effectively control escalation and end the war early on terms favorable to Russia, warned Fabian Hoffmann, an analyst associated with the University of Oslo. – If, hypothetically, Russia managed to comprehensively change the security architecture in Europe, i.e., for example, break up NATO and antagonize EU members, it would have huge consequences for our wealth in Europe – he said in an interview with
There are more voices talking about a possible attack from Russia on NATO and calls for careful preparation for such an eventuality. Minna Alander, a researcher from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, sees a deeper meaning to these activities. In her opinion, these warnings are intended to prepare European society for an imminent increase in defense spending .
— Politicians and high-ranking officials increasingly often publicly inform about the need to prepare for the worst, she said in an interview with the Ilta-Sanomat daily.
She emphasized that the Finns have long been aware of these threats and are prepared. The situation is different for the countries of Western Europe, which did not foresee any more conflicts on their continent. The researcher is not convinced that Western Europe will achieve such awareness in this respect: “At least politicians are now trying to convey how difficult the situation is,” she said.
Source: “Ilta-Sanomat”, Onet