Pessimism over a possible Russian attack on NATO dominated in Munich – Bloomberg

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Journalists summed up the results of the Munich Security Conference. We noticed that during it, pessimism dominated that Russia could attack NATO member countries.

As noted in the publication, representatives of NATO member countries in private conversations at the Munich Security Conference discussed the need to prepare for a possible Russian attack on one of them. Concerns are in the air after doubts arose about the US defense of Europe.

In Europe, there are growing doubts about the role of the United States as a defender

Bloomberg writes that in private conversations, NATO members are now talking about a likely Russian attack to them as a danger that requires an immediate response. This is due to the fact that states have increasing doubts that the traditional role of defending Europe as part of the Alliance will be retained by the United States.

Biden's allies are not unreasonably worried. They realize that they are now in a situation in which The Kremlin can be encouraged by its successes on the battlefield. At the same time, the US could reduce support for Europe, and the continent itself could not enough to prepare.

Journalists write that this pessimism dominated the Munich Security Conference. And this despite the fact that it brought together representatives of defense departments to take stock of the largest geopolitical threats that faced the world.

Uncertainty also reigned in Munich

Senior security officials over US failure to provide $60 billion in fundingUkraine expressed concern. Therefore, they are considering scenarios in which the deterioration of support for our state could become the impetus for Russia to attack a NATO ally.

Compared with previous meetings, this one, according to officials, characterized by uncertainty.

I cannot predict if or when an attack on NATO territory might occur. But this could happen in five to eight years,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized in an interview with Bloomberg.

Meanwhile, Republican Senator from Ohio J.D. Vance shared his opinion . Note that he is a close ally of Donald Trump and an opponent of aid for Ukraine. He voiced the views of many members of his party. According to him, The United States should reorient its foreign policy towards Asia. But fewer resources should be left to support Europe.

The problem with Europe is that it does not provide enough self-restraint because she doesn't show enough initiative. The American security blanket has allowed European security to atrophy, Vance noted during a panel discussion in Munich.

A senior congressional aide commented on the issue of funding for Ukraine. According to him, even if the United States accepts it, the equipment will not reach our state immediately.

Meanwhile the publication notes that our state needs missiles for air defense. After all, their shortage has already become the reason that Russian missile attacks are causing serious damage.