Putin could attack in 5-8 years: Pistorius called on NATO to prepare for the “worst case scenario”

Pistorius warned NATO of the likely threat of a Russian attack/Collage 24 Channel< p _ngcontent-sc140 class="news-annotation">Boris Pistorius has made an important call to Europe and NATO. In his opinion, it is worth preparing for the “worst case scenario”, in which Russia could attack them too.

He made the corresponding statement on Saturday February 17 at the Munich Security Conference. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called on US lawmakers to approve additional military aid for Ukraine. He also warned that refusing this could also harm America's economic interests.

Warned about the threat to Europe and NATO

He noted that the Kremlin’s aggression, if not stopped, may negatively impact security cooperation. It could also harm US defense contractors. It would also weaken Europe as a whole and disrupt the bloc's trade relations with the world's largest economy.

But that's not all. He warned not only Europe, but also the United States about the consequences of a likely defeat for Ukraine. According to him, Vladimir Putin's invasion is a threat to the “rules-based international order.”

Geographically, Europe is far from Iowa or Wisconsin, but in terms of security policy it is very close. Less security in Europe means less security for the United States. We must not take freedom for granted. We must protect her. We must fight for it if necessary,” Pistorius emphasized.

He insists that Ukraine’s European neighbors also provide more weapons. And he added that he sees evidence that commitments are growing.

The Minister of Defense in an interview called on Europe and the defense NATO alliance prepare for the “worst case scenario”.

I don’t like look into a crystal ball. I cannot predict if or when an attack on NATO territory might occur. But this could happen in five to eight years,” he emphasized.

Putin will not stop

This was noted by Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson in an interview with Channel 24. He emphasized that Ukraine is a shield against further Russian expansion. According to him, Vladimir Putin will not stop until someone stops him.

And now it is the Ukrainians who are doing this, which means their safety is also our safety. That's why we have provided more than 2 billion euros in military support and will continue to do so. Because at the end of the day, it is also an investment in our own safety. So, there is every reason why we must increase our defense investment, as well as strengthen our support for Ukraine,” Paul Johnson emphasized.

He noted that Sweden is taking a number of measures to in order to make sure that it has a defense industrial base that can support both Ukraine and its own state.