US EditionNorway Warns Russia Could Seize Territory to Protect Nuclear Assets
- Norway cannot rule out a future Russian land operation to safeguard its nuclear assets in the Arctic, warned General Eirik Kristoffersen on February 10.
- Kristoffersen emphasized the importance of planning for the worst-case scenario, particularly regarding Russia's nuclear capabilities and potential actions against NATO.
- Estonia's foreign intelligence service warned that Europe must improve its defense to avert threats from Russia, noting that Russian military rebuilding is currently underway.
- Kristoffersen reflected on the difficulties of military occupation, stating that long-term occupation is costly and difficult, reflecting lessons from the Ukraine conflict.
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General Eirik Kristoffersen, Chief of Defence of Norway, warns that Russia could invade the country to protect its nuclear capabilities. He announces that the army is preparing for a classic Russian invasion. The Norwegian Defence Leader article claims that Russia could invade the Nordic country to protect its nuclear assets first appeared in Romania TV.
Russia May Launch Arctic Ground Operation to Defend Nuclear Assets, Norway’s Defense Chief Warns
Norway cannot rule out the possibility of a future Russian land operation aimed at safeguarding Moscow’s nuclear assets in the Arctic, the country’s top military commander has said in an interview with The Guardian on February 10, warning that developments in the High North remain a key strategic concern. Gen Eirik Kristoffersen, Norway’s chief of defense, said Oslo does not dismiss the risk of a Russian move designed to secure its nuclear deter…
Norwegian Army Chief Believes Russian Attack Possible to Protect His Nuclear Arsenal · Global Voices
The imperialist and expansionist drive of Russian President Vladimir Putin causes much of Europe to develop, especially since he unleashed the great invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Norwegian Armed Forces chief Eirik Kristoffersen fears that his country may be among those that Moscow attacks and invades in an attempt to safeguard its nuclear assets.
While the Russian army "on a good day" advances up to three kilometers on the Ukrainian battlefield, warnings from European political and military authorities about a major Russian threat from the east continue. The commander of the Norwegian armed forces, Eirik Kristoffersen, said he could not rule out the possibility of a future Russian invasion of his country. The reason? "Protection of nuclear assets located in the far north."
In an exclusive interview with the Guardian General Eirik Kristoffersen said that Oslo does not exclude Russian action in the Arctic to protect its nuclear capabilities
There are important Russian nuclear weapons near the Norwegian border, which could be secured by a possible attack.
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