European officials are now openly saying what seemed impossible just ten years ago: Europe needs to prepare for a conflict with Russia.
Source: Bukvy
In just a few days, key statements were made:
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz compared Putin’s strategy to Hitler’s actions in 1938, when the annexation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia did not prevent a full-scale war.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia has brought war back to Europe and that it is necessary to be ready for battles on the scale of World War II.
MI6 Director Blanche Metreveli warned of the threat from an expansionist Russia: sabotage, cyberattacks, drone strikes on critical infrastructure and military bases.
The Prime Minister of Finland warned of a possible redeployment of Russian troops to the country’s border if peace is concluded in Ukraine.
UK Deputy Defense Minister El Carns emphasized that current wars are becoming wars of necessity, not choice, with high human losses.
Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer noted that Europe must prepare for war to deter Putin. Data indicate that the Russian military-industrial complex is producing more weapons than needed for the war against Ukraine, creating a risk of Russia rapidly restoring its combat capabilities.
German and British military officials warn of a hybrid war already underway in Europe, involving economic sabotage and preparations for attacks on NATO supply routes.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that European countries recognize the need to prepare for a potential Russian attack in the coming years.
NATO emphasizes the problem of bureaucratic delays that could hinder rapid troop movements in case of war and plans to transform the Alliance to support Ukraine and deter Russia.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russia could attack NATO territory within a few years, and the Bundeswehr must be ready for defense by 2029.
All these signals indicate a significant psychological shift in Europe: to preserve peace, it is necessary to prepare for war and strengthen defensive capabilities.
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