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As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens NATO, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continent

As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens NATO, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continent.

Timothy Garton Ash Professor of European Studies, University of Oxford

  • Axiochus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    The argument isn’t that Putin wants a total war with Europe, but rather that he’s perfectly capable to attack a Baltic state. The general idea is that Russia isn’t weak, it just faces a surprisingly resilient and innovative enemy.

    So, a limited attack on a bordering EU country is possible. And there currently is a lack of military deterrence to do so, while the benefits (a fragmented NATO) are there.