EU spies: Russia campaign against NATO may be 'months, not years' away
Officials say Russia may intensify sabotage and false-flag attacks, while Ukraine’s drone strike on Moscow and region hit hundreds of targets.
- European intelligence officials warned a Russian attack on NATO could occur in "months, not years," stoking fears the continent faces imminent conflict. Michal Koudelka, head of the Czech Republic's domestic spy agency , cautioned Moscow could attempt limited incursions or false-flag provocations against bordering NATO territory.
- Thomas Nilsson, head of Sweden's military intelligence, called the discovery of an explosives-laden UAV at Leipzig airport a "gamechanger" as Russia intensifies sabotage campaigns. Intelligence bosses report Russia is targeting railway and defense infrastructure across Europe to sow panic and stretch intelligence resources.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Russia may soon conduct drone or missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine while attempting to portray them as accidents. European authorities are advising 50 million residents to maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, medicine, cash and emergency supplies.
- Western intelligence officials believe President Putin is preparing a "stealth mobilisation" of up to 300,000 Russians following parliamentary elections, according to The Telegraph. This mobilization follows 1.5 million casualties in Ukraine, with experts noting Russia remains uninterested in serious negotiations.
- In the UK, officials are updating their "war book" for the first time in decades amid reports the Pentagon may withdraw between 25,000 and 40,000 troops from Europe. Separately, President Donald Trump faces mounting speculation about escalating conflict in Iran after recent comments about a "big decision.
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Czech spy chief Michal Koudelka warns of a Russian invasion of NATO territory. – It could happen within months, not years, Koudelka tells the Guardian. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says that “there are real threats” from Russia and that they must be “taken seriously”, writes Dagbladet.
European intelligence has been warning of possible Russian actions against NATO for several monthsEuropean intelligence services have been warning of possible provocations, sabotage or limited Russian invasion of NATO countries. The Baltic does not see The inevitable attack.
At the same time, the heads of intelligence caution: panic itself may become the weapons of the Kremlin; European spies allow Russia's immediate verification of the strength - according to one of them, a potential attack may occur "in months rather than years." This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to The Guardian. The alarm grew after the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, stated to Parliament: according to intelligence estimates, …
A Russian military invasion across the border into NATO. The horror scenario is no longer seen as unthinkable. – It could become a reality within months, not years, says the Czech spy chief.
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