Finnish president dismisses forecasts of Russian attack on NATO by 2029
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has rejected German assessments predicting a Russian attack on NATO by 2029, citing a lack of evidence while urging strong deterrence.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has dismissed German intelligence warnings suggesting Russia could be capable of attacking NATO by 2029, citing a lack of concrete evidence. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Stubb stated there are "neither evidence nor facts" supporting forecasts of a direct conventional strike, adding he could not imagine Moscow targeting the world's strongest military alliance.
Despite his skepticism regarding a full-scale assault, Stubb urged alliance members to maintain strong deterrence and prepare for worst-case scenarios to prevent potential aggression.
Meanwhile, defense officials and intelligence chiefs across Europe, particularly in Poland, Finland, and the Baltic states, continue to highlight escalating Russian hybrid operations, espionage, and sabotage activities. In response, regional security cooperation is expanding, including Swedish military support for Finland.
Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info.
Sources
- Rzeczpospolita — „Nie mogę sobie tego wyobrazić”. Prezydent Finlandii nie wierzy, że Rosja zaatakuje NATO
- TVP info — Rosja zaatakuje NATO? „Nie mogę sobie wyobrazić, żeby byli w stanie”
- Portal obronny — Czy Rosja zaatakuje NATO? Zagrożenie ze strony Rosji rośnie
- Defence24 — Atak Rosji na NATO? Szefowie służb zabierają głos
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