US intelligence warns of potential Russian testing of NATO resolve

US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin may attempt to test NATO's cohesion through limited ground or cyber attacks against allied nations on the eastern flank in the coming years.

The warnings coincide with intensifying pressure on Nordic partners. In Norway, Russian authorities recently designated several civil society groups supporting Ukraine as "undesirable" organizations, escalating diplomatic friction.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials and defense experts warn of severe vulnerabilities ahead of the upcoming winter. Air defense shortages have compromised Ukraine's capacity to protect critical energy infrastructure and urban centers. A recent Russian missile barrage on Kyiv resulted in at least 17 deaths after local air defenses failed to intercept incoming projectiles, highlighting the critical strain on military reserves.

Sources: Aftenposten, Finansavisen, NRK, TV 2 Nyheter, VG (Verdens Gang)