A lot can be said: how do European politicians actually react to threats from Russia?

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European countries are fully aware of the threat of a Russian attack and are preparing to fight back. At the same time, politicians can say soothing things to the population.

About this Channel 24said chief consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies Ivan Us, commenting on the statement of the Prime Minister of Finland. As you know, Petteri Orppo said that the country can “sleep peacefully.”

“I think this is an echo of the old Finnish policy, when the country was in NATO and maintained a certain balance between the USSR and the Alliance, then Russia and the Alliance,” noted Us.

The actions of the Finnish leadership do not indicate a “restful sleep”

Despite its contradictory statements, Finland is taking concrete steps to defend its territory. First of all, we are talking about changing the approach to foreign policy and joining NATO.

There is no threat, but Finland quickly came running to NATO. You can say a lot, but the most important thing is what you do,” stated Us.

In addition, the country invites NATO troops to secure 1,200 kilometers of the border with Russia. And gradually closes checkpoints with the aggressor.

Russia threatens NATO: latest news

• The head of the NATO military committee, Rob Bauer, warned the Western population about the possibility of “total war” with Russia. He called on people to prepare for significant changes in everyday life.
• Previously, Bild wrote that open confrontation between Russia and NATO could begin in February 2024. The Alliance is preparing to transfer 300 thousand of its troops to the eastern flank in this case.
• NATO defense exercises Steadfast Defender 2024 start this week, which will last until May. ISW analysts said Russia is trying to portray them as a “provocation.”