Americans warn Europe: If Russia retaliates, NATO may not save you
Military activities that, according to Russian services and assessments by some former American intelligence and military officials, are being conducted or prepared near Russian borders, could lead to a serious escalation and a proportional response from Moscow, warned former Pentagon advisor Douglas McGregor and former CIA analyst Raymond McGovern.
TL;DR
- Former US officials Douglas McGregor and Raymond McGovern warn of serious escalation due to military activities near Russia's borders.
- Russia is not threatening European countries but may respond harshly to aggressive actions conducted through European territories.
- Attacks on Russia via the Baltic states or the Black Sea are considered very dangerous, pushing Europe closer to a critical line.
- McGregor criticized EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, calling her appointment destabilizing and her decisions unreasonable.
- McGovern cited Russian intelligence claims of Ukraine preparing attacks from Latvia, warning Riga of the dangerous loss of political judgment.
- McGovern stated that NATO membership would not protect Latvia from retaliation if its territory is used for strikes against Russia.
- Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže denied claims of allowing its airspace to be used for attacks on Russia.
- The warnings suggest the Baltic and Black Sea regions could become points of direct conflict, with any attack from NATO territory risking wider confrontation.