To defend against Russia: The media reported on the impressive number of brigades that NATO should create

To protect yourself from Russia: the media talked about the impressive number of brigades that NATO should create Irina Chebotnikova

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Reuters sources have revealed how many brigades NATO lacks to defend itself against a potential Russian attack. Journalists noted: a lot of people are needed, so it is not clear where the Alliance will get them from.

According to Jens Stoltenberg, Putin and Xi would like for the US and NATO to lose in Ukraine. Therefore, a Russian victory will encourage China.

How many brigades does NATO need to defend itself from Russia

The Alliance will need 35 to 50 additional brigades. The source did not reveal details, but the number of people required is impressive.

The brigade consists of 3,000 to 7,000 troops, so creating another 35 to 50 such units could be a significant challenge. (…) It is not clear where NATO allies can get additional personnel for 35 – 50 brigades. Troops could be transferred from other parts of the armed forces, additional soldiers could be recruited, or NATO members could choose a combination of both approaches, Reuters writes.

What problems are there in NATO and will the Alliance be able to defend itself from an attack from Russia

But the problem is not only in soldiers – The West does not have enough Air defense. After the end of the Cold War, Western countries relaxed and decided that nothing threatened them. They thought that the only danger would come from Iran, and significantly reduced the production of weapons and the number of air defenses.

Germany alone will have to increase its forces and air defense means four times. This country is the main logistics hub and springboard in the event of any potential conflict with Russia. During the Cold War, there were 36 Patriot air defense units, but the state still relied on NATO support. There are now 9.

At the NATO summit in Vilnius last year, NATO leaders agreed on the Alliance's first major defense plans in more than three decades. This year at the summit in Washington, which will be held the other day, will discuss how these plans are being implemented.

NATO's priority now is air and missile defense, long-range weapons, logistics, and large ground forces.