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Czech Intel Chief Warns Russia May Test NATO Defense Within Months
Dagens NyheterLO·CZ · RU · EE·about 15 hours ago
In a rare joint interview, European intelligence chiefs diverge on the likelihood of a Russian attack on NATO. Czech intelligence warns of an attack within months, while Baltic states caution against panic, suggesting hype may benefit the Kremlin. The disagreement highlights uncertainty in Western threat assessment.
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European intelligence chiefs are split on the timeline for a potential Russian attack on NATO, with Czech intelligence warning of a test of Article 5 within months via hybrid attacks. Baltic states caution against immediate panic, suggesting a divergence in allied threat assessments. The specific nature and scale of a potential 'test' remain unclear, reflecting uncertainty in Western intelligence.