Russia lacks forces for major attack on NATO, Polish foreign minister says
Radoslaw Sikorski said Moscow could instead stage a smaller provocation aimed at dividing the alliance rather than launching a full-scale assault.
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Poland's foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Russia currently lacks the military forces needed to mount a major attack on NATO, according to Anadolu Agency.
Sikorski warned instead that Moscow could opt for a smaller-scale provocation designed to test alliance unity and sow division among member states, rather than a direct large-scale confrontation.
The remarks reflect ongoing assessments among European officials of the security risks posed by Russia amid the continuing war in Ukraine and broader tensions with NATO members.
The source did not detail what form such a provocation might take or specify a timeframe for any potential Russian action.
Sikorski's comments add to a wider debate within NATO about the alliance's readiness and the nature of the threat posed by Russia in the near term.
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- Russia lacks forces for major attack on NATO, Polish foreign minister says — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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