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European Spy Chiefs Warn Moscow Planning More Decisive Action Against NATO
The Guardian · 5 days ago · Read the Full Story on The Guardian
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European intelligence officials warn that Russia could launch a test or attack against Nato territory within months, while Baltic authorities urge calm to avoid playing into Kremlin psychological operations.
- European intelligence officials have warned of an imminent Russian test of Nato, with one stating a potential attack could happen in a matter of months.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that intelligence assessments suggest Russia might launch a drone or missile attack on NATO territory to test Article 5.
- French President Emmanuel Macron described Tusk’s warnings as sound and well-documented, convening an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the growing threat.
- Michal Koudelka, head of the Czech BIS security service, stated that a limited incursion, false-flag provocations, and massive influence campaigns are part of possible Kremlin plans.
- Officials in Baltic countries adopted a more cautious tone, noting Russia's stretched resources in Ukraine and warning that overplaying invasion fears plays into Kremlin psy-ops.
- Latvian state security service director Normunds Mežviets stated they do not see indications of an imminent attack and questioned whether plans are concrete or meant to spread fear.
- Estonian foreign ministry secretary general Jonatan Vseviov decried panic on social media and urged the public to keep calm and support Ukraine.
- Sweden’s military intelligence chief Thomas Nilsson described a recent armed drone incident at Leipzig airport attributed to Russian intelligence as a gamechanger for European security.
- Intelligence leaders noted that Russia's sabotage campaign in Europe is shifting toward specific targets linked to western support for Ukraine and the defense industry.
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