Why Moldova is second on Putin’s list: what The New York Times learned the Kremlin’s plan to ‘collapse’ NATO and the EU from within
Moldova is the Kremlin's next target in a plan to destabilize NATO and the EU.
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The story so far
The Kremlin's plan to 'collapse' NATO and the EU from within is causing alarm. The New York Times revealed that Russia is probing NATO defenses with hybrid attacks.
The Wall Street Journal cites a top German general confirming Russia's probing of NATO defenses. Bloomberg.com notes that Russia is attempting to exploit weaknesses in NATO's defenses rather than launching a direct assault.
Poland and the Baltics are fortifying their infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strike, according to Reuters. The open question is how NATO and the EU will respond to these threats and whether they can maintain a united front.
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Coverage (7)
- Putin can’t break down NATO’s door. He’s trying the window The Japan Times · 1d ago
- Inside Russia's Secret Plan To "Destroy NATO And EU From Within" NDTV · 1d ago
- As Putin Plots Attacks On Europe, NATO Needs To Fortify United Front Forbes · 1d ago
- Putin Can’t Break Down NATO’s Door. He’s Trying the Window Bloomberg.com · 2d ago
- Top German General Says Russia Is Probing NATO Defenses With Hybrid Attacks WSJ · 2d ago
- Poland and Baltics shield infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strike Reuters · 2d ago
- Putin Ordered Kremlin to ‘Destroy NATO and EU From Within’ Kyiv Post · 2d ago
The obvious questions
What is Russia's plan involving Moldova?
Russia's plan involves targeting Moldova as a key vulnerability to destabilize NATO and the EU from within.
How is Russia probing NATO defenses?
Russia is using hybrid attacks to probe NATO defenses, according to the Wall Street Journal.
What measures are Poland and the Baltics taking?
Poland and the Baltics are shielding their infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strike.
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