European intelligence warns Russia may test NATO territory within months
European intelligence officials are reported to be warning that Russia could mount an attack on NATO territory within months, according to comments carried in the press. The warning is framed as a possible future move rather than a confirmed assault, but it has sharpened concern over the security of the alliance's eastern flank. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also said the reported aim would be to test whether NATO's Article 5 commitment is more theoretical than practical.The reports say one intelligence source described the timeframe as "months not years", suggesting the concern is being treated as immediate rather than... [Continue Reading]
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