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," with Michal Koudelka, head of the Czech Republic's domestic spy agency , cautioning Moscow might attempt limited incursions or false-flag provocations.
- Thomas Nilsson, head of Sweden's military intelligence, called the recent discovery of an explosives-laden UAV at Leipzig airport a "gamechanger," citing Russia's intensifying sabotage campaigns targeting European infrastructure and defense systems.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Russia may soon conduct hybrid attacks disguised as accidents, while European authorities advised 50 million residents to maintain 72 hours of 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, after Russian forces suffered 1.5 million casualties in Ukraine.
- In the UK, officials are updating the government "war book" for the first time in decades amid reports the Pentagon may withdraw up to 40,000 troops from Europe, while President Donald Trump faces speculation about escalating conflict in Iran.
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A Czech intelligence chief considers a limited advance against Nato area possible within months. Baltic colleagues warn against panic and overreaction.
According to several prominent sources, one should not be surprised if a Russian attack against NATO takes place soon.
The representatives of the European intelligence services raised the issue of Russia's imminent test on NATO, one saying that a possible attack could take place in a few "months, not years," reports The Guardian.
The head of the Czech intelligence service, Michal Koudelka, told the Guardian that such a scenario could come true “in months, not years.”
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.
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