Pistorius made the remarks during the presentation of a new biography of Churchill, whom he described as a strong leader with a clear vision in difficult times.
"Putin will not stop once the war against Ukraine is over," Pistorius said.
“Just as clearly as Hitler, who also always said that he would not stop.”
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Possible conflict between Russia and NATO
Russia may attempt to attack Europe by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, when the United States will be “leaderless,” and may only come to the aid of European states after some delay, German publication Bild, citing its own intelligence sources, reported.
The civilian population in the West should prepare for a “total war” with Russia, NATO’s Military Committee chair, Admiral Rob Bauer, said.
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Europe is once again “facing a military threat that it has not been seen in 30 years,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, warning of the possibility of a Russian attack within five to eight years.
The possibility that Russia could start a war against NATO next year is extremely low, Lithuania’s Commander-in-Chief, Valdemaras Rupšys, said at the same time.
Russia does not want a direct military conflict with the United States or NATO and will continue asymmetric activities which, according to its estimates, will not cross the threshold of a military conflict on a global scale, American intelligence reported in March.
The European Union, NATO, and Spain are not preparing for war despite the growing threat from Russia, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on March 26.
The Alliance is ready for a potential conflict with Russia, NATO's Military Committee chair, Rob Bauer, commented at the same time.
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Section: Nation
Author: Альона Сонько
