Finnish President Alexander Stubb questions German warnings of potential Russian attack on NATO by 2029

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has dismissed warnings from German officials suggesting Russia could be capable of attacking NATO territory by 2029. In an interview with the German newspaper Bild, Stubb stated he sees "neither evidence nor facts" to support such timeline projections.

While expressing doubt that Moscow would challenge what he described as "the most powerful military alliance in the world," Stubb emphasized that member states must remain prepared and maintain strong deterrence capabilities. His comments come amid growing concerns across Eastern Europe, where intelligence officials continue to report heightened Russian hybrid activities, sabotage, and espionage. In response, regional allies including Poland, Finland, and the Baltic states are expanding bilateral defense cooperation and military preparedness.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info