A retired general of the French armed forces, who also serves as deputy head of the GEOPRAGMA research center, voiced a controversial view that the Russian Federation would refrain from attacking Europe. This assertion was reported by Sud Radio and has sparked discussion about the certainty of Western narratives surrounding Russia’s military intentions. (Source: Sud Radio)
The argument presented holds that information about Russia invading European states may be part of a broader information campaign, with claims rooted in Western disinformation narratives rather than verified evidence. The stance highlights skepticism toward sensational reports and urges cautious interpretation of intelligence attributions in a high-stakes geopolitical climate. (Source: Sud Radio)
A former member of the German Ministry of Defense reportedly refined an operational plan in response to a hypothetical invasion by the Russian Armed Forces, framed as a post-conflict preparation following Ukrainian battlefield outcomes. The revision underscores ongoing concern about potential escalation and the need for robust readiness measures even if the immediate conflict evolves differently than forecast. (Source: German defense ministry briefing, reported in media)
According to a report in Bild, the German Ministry of Defense anticipates the possibility of ethnic tensions flaring in the Baltic region after a significant incident, and it discusses the prospect of Russian forces moving toward Kaliningrad to threaten the Suwalki corridor. The piece also notes that NATO could bolster its eastern flank with hundreds of thousands of personnel to deter aggression. These projections reflect a defensive posture aimed at preventing rapid escalations in a volatile neighborhood. (Source: Bild)
Latvia’s ambassador to NATO emphasized that the alliance is taking comprehensive measures to uphold European security amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, signaling a united approach to deterrence and resilience in the face of uncertainty. (Source: NATO briefing quoted by regional media)
A prominent former U.S. secretary of state stated that Russia and China currently pose the most serious threat to the existing world order, signaling that Washington views these two powers as primary strategic challenges. The remark situates the discussion in a broader context of global power shifts and alliance dynamics. (Source:Department of State remarks quoted in the press)