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A report by the British Financial Times newspaper stated that the countries in the extreme of the eastern view of the European continent are preparing for any decision that Russia might take – which pose a threat and a threat – to test the defense capabilities For NATO (Nato), who recently completed his air force maneuvers in Finland.
She said that while Moscow is currently busy with its war on Ukraine, many, along the Finnish -Russian border, expect the Russian president to turn Vladimir Putin One day his attention to the eastern side of NATO.
The Secretary -General of NATO warned Mark Rawat Last month, Moscow may be ready to use force against the alliance “within 5 years.” “Let’s not be deceived ourselves, we are all on the eastern wing now.”
Later, the Ukrainian President said Volodimir ZellinskiIn a speech in front of the alliance summit that was held last week in the city of The Hague, the Netherlands, Russia is planning new military operations on NATO.
While he reassured the American president Donald Trump His allies upon his arrival The Hague To attend the summit that he was with them “until the end”, but he had raised the dismay of European capitals hours before that by indicating that the joint defense agreement between the military alliance, known as Article Five, is open to interpretation.
According to the British newspaper, his presidency raised questions about the strength of the security guarantees offered by America as well as the length of time, which put Europe’s defensive capabilities under the microscope in an unprecedented way for decades.
Pictures show Satellite An increasing activity in Russian bases near the Eastern NATO wing, including Lifachovo, Camcent and Olania airports, which were the target of attacks Drivers aircraft Ukrainian, which was considered by the Financial Times as evidence that Moscow has already started taking steps to enhance its regional presence.
The newspaper quoted the Secretary -General للناتو Saying that Russia is not expected to launch an attack in the short term, while the Finnish Deputy Chief of Staff of the Finnish Defense Forces, Lieutenant -General Carrie Nisula, confirmed that he will not be concerned about the timing of such aggressive work, saying that over hundreds of years of history, it was not about whether there was an attack, but when, but in any case, “I have to be ready every day.”
Many Eastern European countries urge members in NATO Alliance The steps to increase its defensive spending to fill the gaps in military capabilities under the pressure of both Russia and Trump.
Commitment to collective defense
In their last summit in The Hague, the allies reaffirmed their “strict commitment to collective defense”, as they agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of the GDP during the next decade, despite the existence of some flexibility in relation to the amount that will be adhered to to defend the confrontation lines. Spain has obtained a controversial exception by promising to achieve the goal of NATO defense spending at a lower cost.
The newspaper quoted one of the regional intelligence officials, without calling it, saying: “We all want to deter Russia by showing power and strengthening our capabilities. But on the other side, there will be Putin’s private accounts at some point related to whether he believes that he is able to achieve victory. We have to make sure that he does not mistake appreciation.”
In its report, the Financial Times stood on the extent of NATO preparations on the Eastern Front, as Norway – which shares borders with a length of 200 km with Russia – is a model for European countries that increase their spending to strengthen their military forces.
Although Norway does not face a direct threat from Russia – as the newspaper claims – its Prime Minister, Junus Gar Store, says that all the confrontation countries are aware that Russia is planning to re -establish my region Moscow The two separate military, Leningrad, which were merged in 2010.
Few believes that a Russian attack on NATO will start from the frozen north on the mainland of Norway. But there are concerns that Moscow will take a small test on the armed Arctic Svlebard archipelago, which is a Norwegian region, but it is also home to a Russian settlement.
Defense of the first centimeter
Another country in NATO is Finland, which has suffered from the pain of losing part of its lands in the interest of Russia. Despite its steadfastness before the Soviet Union in the Winter War between 1929 and 1940, it lost about 10% of its area during World War II.
For this reason, for 80 years of the end of that war, Finland has been steadfastly preparing for a possible invasion from Russia, which is working to increase its forces and military equipment on the border. But the Finns believe that it may take years after the Russians after they put their war in Ukraine Oside it until they recover their full strength again.
Although the new NATO logo – according to the British newspaper – is to defend the first centimeter of its lands, it is clear that the assignment in Finland temporarily will be part of any defensive plan.
Although the new NATO logo is to defend the first centimeter of its lands, it is clear that a temporary concession in Finland from lands may be part of any defensive plan
Yarmo Lindberg, former Finnish Minister of Defense and the current parliamentarian, says his country has reserves of all fuel and oils sufficient for 6 months, and grains are enough for about 9 months, and they are also contracting with a group of local companies to transfer their production lines to meet the war time, if necessary.
Finns also believe that their strategic location -which extends from the Arctic even Baltic SeaIt means that the United States cannot abandon them. Trump has explained that the Arctic is very important for his country’s security, according to the newspaper.
Your opinion: Any failure to respond strongly to any future aggression from Moscow means the end of the alliance, so many depend on the bold sense of Putin according to the results he achieves in his war against Ukraine
Bad peace and imminent danger
As for the three Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – their matter is different, as it is seen as the region most vulnerable to a possible Russian attack.
One of the reasons for this is due to history, where in the 1940s it was part of soviet union The previous one that included it to its borders. But the predominant reason lies in its small size and isolated location, according to the Finnessal Times.
The director of the International Center for Defense and Security in Estonia, Christie Raik, warns that any failure to respond strongly to any future aggression from Moscow means the end of the alliance, “therefore, many depend on the bold sense of Putin according to the results he achieves in his war against Ukraine,” says Estonia’s International Defense and Security Center in Estonia,.
She said that US If you impose a “bad” peace on Ukraine, Russia will feel that the right beside it, “and hence the danger to our security.” She added that the matter is summarized in one basic question: “How to evaluate Russia How much NATO is ready to respond collectively, on what aggression you do? “